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.

German inflation, US core PCE higher than expected, euro edges lower

Germany's CPI rose to 2.1%, up from 1.8% in June and above the market estimate of 2.0%. In the US, core PCE rose to 2.9%, up from 2.8% and matching the market estimate. Fed Governor Waller said he supports a quarter-point cut next month and even larger cuts if the US labor market continues to soften.

29-08-2025 12:09 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro gains ground, US GDP revised higher, German CPI next

US GDP was revised higher in the second estimate to 3.3%, up from 3.0% in the initial estimate. This is a sharp turnaround from the 0.5% contraction in Q1. Germany releases CPI on Friday, with a market estimate of 0% m/m for August.

28-08-2025 14:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher