Euro zone wage setters see inflation spike as temporary The latest wage deals in the euro zone show employers and unions believe the current spike in inflation will prove temporary, the European Central Bank's … Business • 05 May
ECB's Lane say first rate hike is no big deal The European Central Bank's first rate hike in over a decade is no big issue for the ECB and the question is rather how fast … Business • 29 Apr
ECB sees inflation stabilising around 2% target - Lane Euro zone inflation is increasingly likely to stabilise around 2% but the European Central Bank should be ready to change course if the outlook deteriorates … Business • 31 Mar
Ukraine war may shave 0.3%-0.4% off euro zone GDP European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane told policymakers meeting in Paris the Ukraine conflict may reduce the euro zone's economic output by 0.3%-0.4% this … Business • 25 Feb
Inflation doesn't need policy tightening - ECB's Lane Euro zone inflation will return to trend without significant policy tightening by the European Central Bank as pandemic-related bottlenecks in goods as well as labour … Business • 10 Feb
Euro zone economy - 5 questions for the ECB Record euro area inflation rates mean price pressures will top the agenda for European Central Bank policymakers meeting on Thursday. Business • 31 Jan
ECB to respond if inflation stayed above expectations The European Central Bank would tighten policy if inflation was seen holding above its target, but such a scenario appears less likely for now, Philip … Business • 25 Jan
New Bundesbank chief takes up inflation battle at ECB New German central bank chief Joachim Nagel warned about high inflation in his inaugural speech today, in a sign he would continue his predecessor's fight … Business • 11 Jan
Inflation will fall later this year, says ECB's Lane The chief economist of the European Central Bank, Philip Lane, has said he believes inflation will come down later this year and that the current … Business • 08 Jan
ECB's Panetta calls for continued bond buys amid Covid The European Central Bank must keep borrowing costs in check as the coronavirus pandemic drags on and there is no sign that inflation is getting … Business • 24 Nov 21
Lane says rising inflation not a cause for concern Inflation is at its highest level since 2007 and we're all feeling it in our pockets. Business • 15 Nov 21
ECB policy tightening could be counterproductive - Lane Tightening monetary policy to temper the current bout of inflation in the euro zone would be counterproductive, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said … Business • 08 Nov 21
ECB's economic experts spar over inflation outlook The European Central Bank's two leading economic thinkers have sparred over how likely it was for the recent, sharp rise in euro zone inflation to … Business • 08 Oct 21
5 questions for the ECB this week European Central Bank officials are back from their summer break and with the hawks pushing for a slowdown in bond buying, Thursday's meeting could prove … Business • 06 Sep 21
Euro zone inflation surges to 10-year high Euro zone inflation surged to a 10-year-high this month with further rises still likely to come, challenging the European Central Bank's benign view on price … Business • 31 Aug 21
ECB's new guidance can boost inflation expectations The European Central Bank's new policy guidance can boost inflation expectations, paving the ground to higher interest rates down the line, the ECB's chief economist … Business • 19 Aug 21
Euro zone economy not near 'super bounce back' - Lane The chief economist of the European Central Bank Philip Lane has said he does not believe economies are "entering some new inflationary environment". Business • 20 May 21
Raising pace of bond buys not off the table for ECB The European Central Bank could still increase bond purchases at its June meeting if such a move is needed to keep borrowing conditions favourable, ECB … Business • 10 May 21
Vaccines, lockdown lifts factored into ECB forecasts The ramping up of Europe's Covid vaccine programmes and reopening of economies was already factored into the European Central Bank's last set of forecasts in … Business • 06 May 21
ECB must remain euro zone's stabiliser, says Lane The European Central Bank must remain a key stabiliser of the euro zone economy as the bloc is at risk of suffering longer-term damage from … Business • 29 Mar 21
Europe facing tough quarter but ECB will do its part Europe is facing a difficult second quarter as coronavirus infections rise and governments reimpose lockdown measures, but the European Central Bank will do its part … Business • 23 Mar 21
ECB wants to keep yields in check while economy heals The European Central Bank is aiming to stop bond yields from rising before the pandemic-hit euro zone economy is ready to digest higher borrowing costs, … Business • 16 Mar 21
ECB reconsidering Lane's private calls with investors The European Central Bank is considering whether chief economist Philip Lane should continue to hold private calls with investors after policy meetings, ECB President Christine … Business • 23 Jan 21
ECB's Lane warns economic hit from Covid will persist The Chief Economist of the European Central Bank, Philip Lane, has said the macroeconomic hit from Covid-19 is likely to persist even after medical solutions … Business • 26 Nov 20
ECB bond purchases to last while disruptions persist The European Central Bank will continue its emergency bond purchases as long as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt normal economic activity, ECB chief economist … Business • 23 Nov 20
