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ECB holds interest rates steady amid tariff uncertainty, Fed eyes similar path
"Partly reflecting the Governing Council's past interest rate cuts, the economy has so far proven resilient overall in a challenging global environment," the ECB said in a press release. "At the same time, the environment remains exceptionally uncertain, especially because of trade disputes."
Euro zone inflation holds at ECB target, supporting case for steady rates
By Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Euro zone inflation held steady at the ECB's 2% target in July, confirming the bank's benign view on prices and strengthening the case for policymakers to keep interest rates on hold for some time after rapidly cutting borrowing costs.
ECB Holds Rates Steady as U.S. Tariff Negotiations Cloud Outlook
The central bank left its key deposit rate at 2% after making eight cuts since last June.
Eurozone inflation stayed at ECB’s 2% target in July
July’s figure for annual inflation marked the second consecutive month that price rises stayed at the ECB’s medium-term target. But it was above the 1.9 per cent expected by economists polled by Reuters.
ECB leaves rates steady after a year of easing
The European Central Bank left interest rates steady at 2%, as expected on Thursday, taking a break after a year of policy easing to wait for clarity over Europe's future trade relations with the United States.
Eurozone Inflation Holds Steady at Target, Leaving ECB in ‘Good Place’
Consumer prices in July were 2.0% higher than the same month of last year, matching the inflation rate of June.
Euro zone inflation holds steady at higher-than-expected 2% in July
Euro zone inflation was unchanged at a higher-than-expected 2% in July, flash data from statistics agency Eurostat showed Friday. Economists polled by Reuters had expected the figure to hit 1.9%, after a 2% reading in June.
Eurozone inflation holds at 2% as the euro slumps against the dollar
Eurozone inflation held steady at 2% in July, easing pressure on the ECB. The euro is on track for its worst week since 2022 amid trade tensions and strong US data. View on euronews
Upbeat ECB keeps rates steady, raising doubts about further easing
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday and offered a modestly upbeat assessment of the euro zone ...
ECB’s Kazaks Sees Little Need for Further Interest-Rate Cuts
There’s little reason for the European Central Bank to lower interest rates further unless the economy suffers a major blow, ...
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ECB keeps rates steady as trade conflict clouds economic outlook
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged today after cutting eight times in a year, biding its time while ...
ECB Could Cut Interest Rates Twice More in 2025 as Tariffs Sting the Economy -- Interview
The ECB cut interest rates eight times between June 2024 and June 2025, taking the deposit rate to 2.0% currently. Eurozone money markets only fully price in one more rate cut this year and not until ...
ECB Officials Say Those Seeking Another Cut Face a Battle
European Central Bank policymakers pushing for another reduction in interest rates face an uphill battle, according to people ...
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ECB cuts interest rates as inflation fight reaches a turning point
The ECB, as expected, became the first major central bank to lower borrowing costs, cutting its policy rates by one-quarter of a percentage point. Annual inflation in May was 2.6 percent, down ...
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ECB Cuts Interest Rates for Second Time in Three Months
FRANKFURT—The European Central Bank lowered interest rates by a quarter point, its second cut in three months, offering a boost to the eurozone’s faltering economy and widening a policy gap ...