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.

Market Insights Podcast - China 3rd Plenum, UK inflation and ECB are the focus for this week

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week's key economic data and events. Firstly, the short term impact on global markets after last week's shocking assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump which has increased his prospects of winning the ticket to the White House in this upcoming November's US Presidential Election according to betting markets.

16-07-2024 02:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The Week Ahead - ECB Spotlight as Fed Rate Speculations Drive Market Shifts

US inflation data caused a significant selloff in US mega-cap tech stocks and a shift towards riskier areas of the market. The ECB interest rate decision is expected to bring no change, but the bank lending survey may shed light on the impact of higher rates on the economy. In the UK, inflation data is due on Wednesday, and while headline CPI dipped below 2% in June, it is expected to rise again in the second half of the year.

12-07-2024 13:13 GMT by Zain Vawda