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ECB declines to provide emergency liquidity for Ukraine loan

The latest effort to support Ukraine with immobilised Russian assets has suffered a new setback at the hands of the European Central Bank, which warned that the plan would violate EU treaties and undermine the institution's independence.

02/12/2025

Economy

Biggest eurozone members see easing inflation except for Germany

Inflation figures from some of the biggest eurozone economies, including France, Spain, and Italy, show no immediate threat of price hikes. However, German inflation figures came in unexpectedly high.

28/11/2025

Economy

Who does Italy's gold belong to? And why are we talking about it now?

A one-line amendment in Italy’s 2026 Budget has reopened the question of who controls the country’s $300 billion gold reserves, potentially threatening central bank independence.

26/11/2025

Economy

Germany’s economic sentiment stalls as policy doubts deepen

Germany’s economic sentiment held steady in November, with the ZEW index at 38.5. Policy doubts and sector weaknesses persist, while private consumption improved.

11/11/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation slows to 2.1%, yet Lagarde stays cautious

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.1% in October, nearing the ECB’s target. Lagarde praised progress but warned of global and wage-related risks.

31/10/2025

Economy

ECB keeps interest rate at 2% as growth holds up against trade tension

With inflation subdued and growth steady, the ECB maintained rates at their lowest level in more than two years, matching market expectations.

30/10/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation hits 5-month high: ECB expected to stay cautious

Eurozone inflation rose to 2.2% in September, its highest in five months, driven by services and energy. Core inflation held at 2.3%, suggesting underlying pressures remain firm. The data reinforces the ECB’s stance to keep rates on hold for now.

01/10/2025

Business

Why do chocolate prices matter to the European Central Bank?

The European Central Bank noted that food prices are increasing faster than inflation on average in the bloc.

01/10/2025

Europe News

European consumers want a reliable, easy-to-use and free digital euro

EU policymakers are still working on the digital euro's legislative framework, but the ECB says it could be ready by mid-2029.

25/09/2025

Economy

Why is Lagarde holding rates? The economy is in a 'good place'

Lagarde says the eurozone economy is 'in a good place' as the ECB keeps its benchmark rate steady at 2.00%. With inflation near target and growth revised up, rate cuts are off the table, for now.

11/09/2025

Economy

European Central Bank leaves key deposit rate unchanged at 2%

As analysts widely expected, the European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest rate untouched on Thursday. This comes as the eurozone economy shows signs of resilience and inflation remains close to the ECB’s 2% target.

11/09/2025

Economy

Europe’s 2026 inflation forecast: The highest and lowest rates

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the ECB and OECD inflation projections for the euro area and wider Europe in 2025 and 2026.

08/09/2025

Europe News

ECB: Digital euro will be profit-making for payment service providers

The EU Commission estimates it would cost between €2.8 and €5.4 billion to roll out the digital euro across the whole Euro area.

04/09/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation tops estimates in August: Is the ECB watching?

Eurozone inflation edged up to 2.1% in August, slightly above expectations but still near the ECB's target. Core inflation stayed at 2.3%.

02/09/2025

Europe News

Digital euro talks gain speed — but key hurdles remain

EU finance ministers are racing to agree on the legal framework for a digital euro by the end of 2025, but thorny issues remain, from privacy and data protections to limits on holdings and the role of non-euro countries.

28/08/2025

Economy

Digital Euro: What is it and why do we need it?

The digital euro aims to preserve the role of cash in the digital era, ensuring secure, inclusive payments and protecting eurozone monetary sovereignty. While it won’t rival the dollar globally, it could strengthen Europe’s financial autonomy.

20/08/2025

Economy

ECB hits pause button: Here’s why Lagarde isn’t rushing things

The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged as inflation hit its 2% target. Lagarde urged patience, citing global risks and reaffirming a data-driven approach.

24/07/2025

Economy

European Central Bank leaves key deposit rate unchanged at 2%

The European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest unchanged, in line with analyst estimates.

24/07/2025

Economy

Will the ECB cut the key rates again? US tariff impact is crucial

The European Central Bank will likely hold off on making another interest rate cut on Thursday, choosing to wait until it can measure the size of any economic blow from higher US tariffs.

24/07/2025

Markets

Here's why a strong euro could be bad news for European companies

The euro’s sharp rise in 2025 is putting pressure on European corporate earnings. Second-quarter reports are expected to show weaker profits, while a stronger currency and softening demand weigh on sales and margins across key sectors.

09/07/2025