european central bank

ECB holds interest rates at 2 per cent

European Central Bank holds rates steady as economy shows resilience

While the euro zone inflation rate inched up to 2.2% in September, up from 2% the previous month, the rise was attributed to an increase in services prices and economists said the central bank was likely to remain cautious about meddling with rates right now.

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ECB keeps rates unchanged. The outlook is still uncertain, central bank says.

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ECB keeps rates unchanged as economy holds up for now

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Europe’s Central Bank leaves key interest rate unchanged as businesses weather U.S. tariffs

A report by former ECB head Mario Draghi has called for widespread reforms to reduce bureaucracy and increase investment and innovation with Europe facing increasing competition from China and higher...

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ECB leaves rates on hold as eurozone weathers global uncertainty

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With inflation under control, ECB to hold rates steady again

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Europe's Central Bank leaves key interest rate unchanged as businesses weather US tariffs

The European Central Bank is leaving its key interest rate unchanged as inflation remains under control and European businesses weather the impact of higher U.S. tariffs better than expected

Anadolu Agency

European Central Bankexpected to hold rates as inflation, recovery shape outlook

ECB’s rate cut cycle effectively done, as significant downside risks to be needed for additional cuts, say experts, expecting key interest rates to remain unchanged - Anadolu Ajansı

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Spain to cede some bank M&A powers to ECB, central bank

The Spanish government plans to cede some powers related to banking supervision to the European Central Bank and the Bank of Spain, it said on Thursday, following EU criticism of its attempts to hinder BBVA's bid for Sabadell.

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European Shares Close at Record Highs as Signs of Thaw in US-China Tensions Build

(Reuters) -European shares closed at record highs for the third consecutive session as signs of easing Sino-U.S. trade tensions buoyed global risk appetite, while declines in healthcare shares limited gains. The continent-wide STOXX 600 index closed up 0.2%, while other major regional indexes were flat to slightly higher.

Blockonomi

European Central Bank Sets 2029 Launch Date for Digital Euro

ECB targets 2029 for digital euro launch pending EU approval. Only 3 countries have launched CBDCs globally as Europe debates privacy and banking concerns.

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Global central banks converge towards rate cut caution

The U.S. Federal Reserve has moved back into line with other major rate setters after it cut rates by a quarter point on Wednesday but pushed back against market bets that it would keep going as the Washington shutdown fogs up its forecasting lens.

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European central bank pushes for CBDC launch in 2029: Report

The European Central Bank hopes to launch a digital euro by 2029, pending legal approval, with officials continuing to lay the groundwork, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

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European Shares Retreat From Record Rally; Earnings, US-China Trade on Tap

Investors also looked forward to major central bank policy announcements scheduled this week. The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter-percentage point on Wednesday, while The European Central Bank is all but likely to keep rates on hold on Thursday.

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European shares nudge lower; earnings, ECB rate decision on tap

European shares nudged lower on Thursday after earnings from U.S. tech giants were met with mixed reactions, reflecting concerns over growing AI-related capex spending, while investors digested a raft of corporate earnings.

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The ECB and Fed Are Going in Different Directions. Can It Last?

The European Central Bank held rates steady for the third meeting in a row.