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Lagarde urges measured approach as euro zone inflation fuels rate hike bets

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has sought to temper expectations of an aggressive monetary tightening cycle, arguing that the recent rise in euro zone inflation has so far not produced the kind of persistent second-round effects that would warrant an automatic series of interest rate......

Euro zone household spending weakened sharply after Iran conflict, ECB says

Household consumption across the euro zone fell significantly during the initial weeks of the conflict involving Iran, as deteriorating consumer confidence prompted households to curb spending, according to a new article published in the European Central Bank's (ECB) Economic Bulletin. The findings......

Euro zone inflation expectations ease as consumers anticipate slower price growth

Consumers across the euro zone became more optimistic about the inflation outlook in June, lowering their expectations for future price increases as easing energy costs helped improve sentiment, according to the latest European Central Bank (ECB) survey. The findings suggest households expected inflationary......

Euro zone bond yields climb as geopolitical tensions narrow Germany-US rate gap

Government bond yields across the euro zone moved higher on Thursday as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Gulf fueled concerns over energy prices and inflation, while relatively subdued U.S. inflation data helped keep Treasury yields more stable. The contrasting market movements narrowed the spread......

ECB selects 36 payment firms for digital euro pilot ahead of planned 2029 launch

The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment service providers to participate in the next phase of its digital euro project, marking a major step forward in Europe’s plans to develop a central bank-backed digital currency. The group includes several major financial institutions operating......

ECB’s Fabio Panetta warns Euro Zone Outlook remains fragile amid global economic shifts

A senior European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker has cautioned that the outlook for the euro zone economy remains fragile, urging central bankers to prepare for an increasingly uncertain global environment when shaping future monetary policy. Speaking at a research conference in Rome on Tuesday, Fabio......

Italy unemployment falls to record 5% despite monthly loss of 22,000 jobs

Italy's unemployment rate declined to a historic low of 5.0% in May, even as the country recorded a net loss of 22,000 jobs during the month, according to data released on Thursday by the national statistics agency ISTAT. The figures highlight a mixed picture for Italy's labour market, where......

ECB defends bank capital rules, says strong buffers do not limit lending

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining current bank capital requirements, rejecting growing calls from the banking industry for regulatory easing. The institution argues that robust capital buffers remain essential to safeguarding financial stability and have not......

Euro Zone current account surplus declines amid falling trade balance

The European Central Bank reported that the euro zone’s current account surplus narrowed significantly in March due to a sharp decline in the region’s trade surplus, reflecting ongoing economic pressures across Europe. According to the latest data, the seasonally adjusted current account......