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.

Euro rally fizzles, ECB expected to hold rates

The ECB is expected to hold interest rates on Thursday. The ECB has cut rates for seven straight meetings but is concerned about the lack of clarity over President Trump's trade policy, with no agreement yet between the EU and the US.

23-07-2025 12:55 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

German CPI confirmed at 2.0%, euro drifting, FOMC split over cuts

German CPI was confirmed at 2.0% in June, matching the ECB's inflation target. The FOMC minutes indicated that members are largely in agreement that further rate cuts are coming this year but are split over the timing of the cuts.

10-07-2025 10:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher