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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the ECB's next rate decision in September is 'wide open'

ECB Leaves September Options 'Wide Open' After Rate Pause

The European Central Bank is keeping options "wide open" for September, president Christine Lagarde said, after holding interest rates steady Thursday in the wait for more evidence that inflation was on the right track.

Eurozone Inflation Eases Slightly In June

Economists surveyed by FactSet and Bloomberg had forecast that inflation would slow to 2.5 percent

The eurozone's annual rate of inflation cooled in June in line with analysts' expectations thanks to a slowdown in food and energy price rises, official data showed on Tuesday.

'We Are Not Fed-dependent,' ECB Chief Says On Rate Cuts

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, pictured at a press conference in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on April 11, 2024

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde suggested Tuesday that the regulator could lower interest rates before a similar move by the US Federal Reserve, saying "we are not Fed-dependent."

Bitcoin has broken $50,000 but is still well off its record high of nearly $69,000 seen in 2020

'Emperor's New Clothes': European Central Bank Compares Spot BTC ETFs Approval To Deception Folktale

Despite the SEC's recent approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETF's the European Central Bank is unconvinced that Bitcoin has lived up to its promises.

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Europe's biggest economy has been slowing as inflation soars, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine sending energy and food prices through the roof

Increased Interest Rates: Why It Didn't Work For Europe

The ECB increased interest rates last week in an effort to slow the steadily increasing inflation rate in European countries.

European Union flags flutter outside the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt

ECB Gets Ready For A Pivot On Policy Rates — What Will The Bank Of England Do?

According to some estimates, interest rate hikes can take up to 18 months to affect the economy. Thus, the ECB may want to pause and see how the recent interest rate hikes will impact the eurozone economy before its next move.

A digital euro would complement, not replace cash

Move Over, Cryptocurrencies: A Digital Euro Could Be Coming With Help From Amazon

Amazon was one of five entities selected by the European Central Bank to help it develop a potential digital euro.

European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters building is seen in Frankfurt, Germany, March 7, 2018.

ECB President Christine Lagarde Slams Crypto, Says It Has No Value

Says central bank digital currency (CBDC) is "a different story from any of these"

Christine Lagarde said 'there is no doubt' EU countries will be able to repay their debts

ECB's Lagarde Says Cancelling Covid Debts 'Unthinkable'

ECB chief Christine Lagarde rejected calls to cancel debts run up by eurozone members to buttress their economies during the COVID crisis.

Draghi is dubbed "Super Mario" for extricating the eurozone from its debt crisis in the last decade

Key Players Rally Behind Draghi In Italy Government Talks

Key players rally behind Draghi in Italy government talks

If Mario Draghi succeeds in building a government coalition he will then need to build a consensus how to use EU recovery funds to jump-start the economy

The Economic Challenges Facing Italy's 'Super Mario'

The economic challenges facing Italy's 'Super Mario'

Sergio Mattarella is expected to ask Mario Draghi to take over as a technocratic prime minister

Draghi Calls For 'Unity' As Tries To Form Italian Govt

Draghi calls for 'unity' as tries to form Italian govt

Former European Bank Chief Draghi Set To Lead Crisis-hit Italy

Former European bank chief Draghi set to lead crisis-hit Italy

Analysts don't expect the ECB to make any changes to interest rates or stimulus measures at their Thursday meeting

Worsening Pandemic Poses 'Serious Risks', ECB's Lagarde Warns

Worsening pandemic poses 'serious risks', ECB's Lagarde warns

A virtual euro should arrive within five years but the physical coins and notes will stay

Digital Euro Could Happen 'Within Five Years': Lagarde

Digital euro could happen 'within five years': Lagarde

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde has brought all her political and communication skills to charting a way through the coronavirus pandemic which has devastated the global economy

Pandemic Plunges Lagarde Into 'Intense' First Year At ECB

Pandemic plunges Lagarde into 'intense' first year at ECB

ECB president Christine Lagarde is confident that a deal on Brexit can be reached, but cautioned that there are "very sizeable egos" involved in the negotiations

Cryptocurrency News: Is A Digital Euro Currency A Realistic Goal?

As consumers shy away from handling cash and private crypto-currencies emerge, ECB is contemplating forming a digital euro.

'Crystal Clear' Brexit Deal With EU Needed: ECB Chief

'Crystal clear' Brexit deal with EU needed: ECB chief

Demand for so-called "junk" or non-investment grade bonds is booming

How Did Italy Raise $4.4 Billion For Free?

Italy auctioned its three-year bonds with zero coupons, i.e. they offer no interest payments to investors, in an auction on Tuesday. Why is there still a demand for this debt?