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 hits 3.5 year high, ECB closing in on inflation target

ECB member Peter Kazimir said on Tuesday that he expected the ECB to achieve its 2% inflation target in the next few months. Kazimir cautioned against projecting where monetary policy was headed because of volatile conditions in the market. US President Trump has continued to attack Fed Chair Powell, which has weighed on the equity markets.

22-04-2025 14:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

ECB lowers rates, Euro edges higher

The ECB lowered interest rates by a quarter-point, a move that was expected by the markets. The ECB expressed concern that US tariff policy could dampen eurozone growth. US President Turmp has threatened further tariffs on Europe, which would further escalate trade tensions.

18-04-2025 10:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

ECB April meeting preview: expected rate cuts and market impact

17-04-2025 10:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

Trade tariffs, China Q1 GDP, US earnings, ECB & Fed Chair’s speech are the key focus for this week

15-04-2025 07:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets weekly outlook - Tariff rollercoaster continues, ECB rate decision and inflation data in focus

11-04-2025 20:03 GMT by Zain Vawda

EUR/USD Outlook: Euro benefits from US-China escalation, markets price in April ECB rate cut

09-04-2025 11:56 GMT by Zain Vawda

Euro Zone Inflation Drops to 4-month low, DAX index Rises as rate cut bets intensify

01-04-2025 09:57 GMT by Zain Vawda

German CPI Falls Below Expectations, Euro Steady