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Former BOJ chief warns Iran war could force faster rate hikes

Central banks across major economies are reassessing monetary policy as the conflict involving Iran continues to push oil prices above 100 dollars per barrel, intensifying concerns over imported inflation and energy costs. Policymakers from Europe to Asia are increasingly signaling that prolonged geopolitical......

ECB wage tracker signals stable eurozone wage growth amid inflation concerns

Wage growth in the eurozone remains broadly stable, according to the latest data from the European Central Bank (ECB), which showed little change in negotiated salary trends since the start of the conflict involving Iran. The ECB wage tracker indicated that negotiated wage growth is expected to remain......

ECB policymaker says eurozone recession concerns are “real and justified”

A senior European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker has warned that concerns about a possible recession in the eurozone are “real and justified,” citing growing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Yannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank......

Spain seeks continued representation on ECB Executive Board

Spain is expected to push for continued representation on the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) following the upcoming departure of Vice-President Luis de Guindos. As one of the eurozone’s largest economies, Spain considers its presence on the ECB’s top decision-making body......

Inflation rises in Germany and Spain ahead ECB rate decision

Prices across Europe moved higher in April as Germany and Spain reported fresh increases in inflation ahead of a key monetary policy meeting by the European Central Bank. The latest figures point to persistent price pressures linked to energy markets and geopolitical tensions, particularly the war in......

European central bank survey shows limited signs of second-round inflation effects

A new survey from the European Central Bank (ECB) suggests that rising energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions are not yet translating into broader inflation pressures in the euro area economy. According to the European Central Bank, firms across the eurozone expect inflation to increase in the......

EU probes Anthropic over cybersecurity risks tied to mythos ai model

European regulators have stepped up scrutiny of artificial intelligence risks after the release of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview, with authorities seeking clarity on its potential to expose critical vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure. The European Commission confirmed it has opened direct......

Greece proposes renewal of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras’ term

The government of Greece has proposed extending the mandate of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. Stournaras, who has led the Bank of Greece since 2014, is also a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. His current......

ECB says Euro Zone policy will depend on energy disruptions

European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Yannis Stournaras stated on Monday that the euro zone’s monetary policy will largely depend on the magnitude and duration of energy supply disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran. Speaking at the annual shareholders meeting of the Bank of Greece in Athens,......