Now playing Next Markets ECB staff push back against 'authoritarian' climate views Aggrieved employees claim the organisation's green stance undermines principles of diversity and inclusion. 06/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euro area to struggle with 'subdued' activity in short term: Lagarde The head of the European Central Bank noted that, while economic activity will still be sluggish in the near future, data suggests things will pick up later on in 2024. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Lagarde urges caution as investors bet on ECB rate cuts soon The ECB President warned that the European economy most likely experienced stagflation in the last quarter of 2023 and outlined the risks of further economic slowdown. 25/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Lagarde and Lindner's insights at Davos: A 'New Normal'? In Davos, European Central Bank President Lagarde and German Finance Minister Lindner discussed the global economic outlook, addressing challenges such as climate change and potential impacts of a Trump presidency. They emphasised strengthening domestic markets and adapting to a "new normal". 19/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy ECB's Lagarde hints in Davos of potential summer rate cuts At Davos, ECB's Lagarde hinted at possible summer rate cuts, but stressed that the ECB remains data-focused. Current economic uncertainties and market expectations for policy easing remain on the ECB's radar. 17/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation compared as energy prices offer some relief Euro area inflation fell in line with market estimates in November as energy prices fell. Euronews Business breaks down the latest economic data impacting the eurozone economy. 19/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy ECB's Christine Lagarde stands firm: No rate cuts on the horizon Those anticipating a dovish pivot from ECB President Christine Lagarde in the wake of comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell a day earlier would have found her latest press conference a stark contrast. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy ECB holds interest rates steady: What lies ahead for Europe's economy? The European Central Bank (ECB) has held interest rates and said it expects inflation to decline over the course of 2024. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Markets European markets lower ahead of key ECB rate decision The market's cautious mood comes after a wave of quarterly earnings reports, as traders ponder the ECB's next monetary policy moves due on Thursday. 25/10/2023
Now playing Next Europe News ECB interest rates to remain high for as long as needed - Lagarde The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde signalled on Monday that borrowing costs may have reached their peak, but will remain high for as long as it takes to curb inflation. 25/09/2023
Now playing Next Economy ECB hikes interest rates again, despite threat of recession The decision raises the ECB’s benchmark deposit rate to 4%, up drastically from minus 0.5% just a little more than a year ago and the highest since the euro was established in 1999. 14/09/2023
Now playing Next Economy The ECB’s rate-hike dilemma as eurozone business activity falls As eurozone businesses face sharp declines in outputs and new orders, experts believe the European Central Bank (ECB) faces a complex challenge as it decides whether to continue its cycle of interest rate hikes in September. 24/08/2023
Now playing Next Business Eurozone returns to growth in the second quarter as inflation falls Activity grew by 0.3% between April and June, while prices rose by 5.3% in July. 31/07/2023
Now playing Next Europe News European Central Bank celebrates its 25th anniversary Hundreds were in attendance in Frankfurt to mark 25 years of the ECB. Today the euro is the world's second currency, used by almost 250 million Europeans in 20 countries. 24/05/2023
Now playing Next Germany European stock markets close sharply lower on renewed bank fears Shares in Germany’s largest lender, Deutsche Bank, fell sharply Friday as fears of a banking crisis developing grow. 24/03/2023
Now playing Next Economy ECB ready to preserve 'as necessary' the eurozone's stability: Lagarde Christine Lagarde's comments come in the midst of persistent turmoil across Europe's banking sector. 20/03/2023
Now playing Next Switzerland Davos: Global leaders cautiously optimistic about global economy The World Economic Forum at Davos has ended with a mixture of mild optimism and caution for the global economy. 20/01/2023
Now playing Next world news ECB raises Eurozone interest rates to 2.5% The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates again, but by less than its two most recent hikes. The main rate has increased by 0.5 percentage points to 2.5%, 15/12/2022
Now playing Next Economy Christine Lagarde warns of further ECB interest rate hikes Christine Lagarde warns ECB may have to raise interest rates beyond merely withdrawing stimulus. 18/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Why do central banks raise interest rates to curb inflation? Banks hope that if borrowing money becomes more expensive, consumer demand will fall, bringing down prices along the way. 27/10/2022
