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ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau

Still gradual margin for rate cuts - ECB's Villeroy

US President Donald Trump's tariff threats are creating uncertainty for economies around the world but there is still margin for further interest rate cuts in Europe as inflation in the euro-zone heads lower, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said today.

Business • 28 Apr

Bank of France head urges united EU front as Trump back

Bank of France governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau has urged European states to work together following the impending return of Donald Trump to the US presidency or face economic isolation.

Business • 13 Nov 24

The ECB cut rates from record highs twice already this year and markets now expect even quicker policy easing with moves in October and December fully priced in

ECB will probably cut rates in October - Villeroy

The European Central Bank will probably cut interest rates on October 17 as economic growth is weak and this raises the risk that inflation will undershoot its 2% target, French Central Bank Chief Francois Villeroy de Galhau told an Italian newspaper.

Business • 07 Oct 24

The ECB expects euro zone inflation to fall to 2% by the last quarter of next year after a slight rebound in the coming year

Top ECB governors voice confidence on inflation and rates

The European Central Bank's two biggest shareholders have expressed confidence about the prospect for lower inflation and interest rates in the euro zone.

Business • 13 Sep 24

The ECB increased its key deposit rate yesterday for the seventh consecutive time but the 25 basis point rise was smaller than previous increases

ECB policymakers promise more hikes to beat inflation

The European Central Bank will continue raising interest rates until inflation is under control, two ECB policymakers said today as surveys showed the fight against rising prices was far from over.

Business • 05 May 23

French Central Bank Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau

'ECB will probably keep raising rates beyond 2% level'

The European Central Bank will probably continue to raise interest rates beyond 2%, but "jumbo" rate hikes will not become a new habit, France's central bank chief said in a speech in Tokyo today.

Business • 15 Nov 22

ECB's Villeroy says inflation will stay high next year

French ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said today that inflation in the euro zone should stay high next year and should be brought back around 2% by 2024.

Business • 09 Sep 22

Francois Villeroy de Galhau said inflation will be key as to how fast the ECB acts

ECB to keep options open on monetary policy path

The European Central Bank will keep its options open on its next monetary policy moves and inflation developments will be key to how fast it acts, Bank of France head and ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau has said.

Business • 20 Jan 22

ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said the euro zone is grateful to the UK

Brexit turmoil has dampened countries' calls to quit EU

Britain's turbulent experience divorcing from the European Union means there are no longer questions about other countries trying to leave the bloc, ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau has said.

Business • 18 Sep 19

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