European Central Bank (ECB) news

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank for the Eurozone, responsible for monetary policy. Its primary objective is to maintain price stability within the 20 member states using the euro. The ECB uses various monetary policy tools to guide the Eurozone economy and support sustainable growth.

Markets Today: German factory orders surge, silver slumps, NFP release delayed as BoE & ECB Meeting lie ahead

Asian tech stocks slump on AI spending worries and AMD earnings disappointment. German factory orders surge. European shares flat ahead of ECB. USD climbs and commodities crash (silver down 15%) as global tensions ease. NFP release delayed.

05-02-2026 11:35 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Euro's double-edged moment: ECB set to hold rates despite strength and growth drag

The ECB is expected to hold its key interest rates, keeping the Deposit Facility Rate at 2.00% as January's inflation hit the 2% target. The focus shifts from rate cuts to "how long" rates will remain stable. However, the Euro's recent strength poses a double-edged moment helping to suppress imported inflation but threatening Eurozone export competitiveness and growth. The press conference will be key for future policy signals.

04-02-2026 07:43 GMT by Zain Vawda