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ECB hikes rates by 75 basis points and scales back support for European banks
The European Central Bank has announced its third consecutive increase in interesr rates this year. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty…
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Markets look for answers from the European Central Bank as it preps for a jumbo rate hike
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, is expected to announce another 75 basis points hike. Bloomberg | Bloomberg…
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Fears of a severe recession deepen as European business activity slows on surging energy costs
Business sentiment in the euro area dropped once again ahead of an ECB meeting where President Christine Lagarde is expected…
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European Central Bank surprises markets with larger-than-expected rate hike, its first in 11 years
The European Central Bank is increasing interest rates for the first time in 11 years. But in Italy, political turmoil…
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Euro zone inflation hits record 8.6% as the European Central Bank prepares for its first rate hike in 11 years
The ECB has announced it will be hiking rates in July and September to counter record inflation. Daniel Roland |…
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Forget rate hikes, these analysts are predicting interest rate cuts next year
Some central bank watchers believe the Fed and the ECB will have to stop their tightening cycles because of an…
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ECB’s chief economist sees double-sided risk of spiraling inflation and an economic slowdown
Philip Lane, chief economist of the European Central Bank. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images European Central Bank Chief Economist…
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Lagarde plays down recession risks, says ECB is ready to ‘move faster’ on rates if needed
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank. The central bank scheduled an emergency meeting to address higher bond yields.…
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‘No need for any concern’: Germany plays down fears of economic fragmentation in Europe after bond yields soar
German Minister of Finance Christian Lindner said there is no need for concern about the stability of the euro zone.…
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European Central Bank holds emergency meeting to discuss market rout
The European Central Bank is holding an emergency monetary policy meeting Wednesday, after bond yields surged in recent days for…
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