Now playing Next Economy Lagarde sets the stage for a June rate cut: What hurdles remain? The European Central Bank may ease policy restrictions at the next June meeting, dependent on data reinforcing policymakers' confidence on disinflation. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasised ECB's independence from the Fed. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation falls more than expected: Green light for ECB cuts? Eurostat data for March 2024 revealed a drop in annual consumer price inflation to 2.4%, below the expected 2.6% and hitting a four-month low. Market foresees four ECB rate cuts by end-2024, with the first expected in June. 03/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Inflation cools in Germany as interest rates hamper growth Prices increased more slowly than expected in March according to official figures, fuelling hopes for an ECB rate cut. 02/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Gold hits fresh high: Why are investors turning to the precious metal? A closer look at why the price of gold has hit a fresh record this week as other commodities also move higher, including oil prices. 02/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy S&P Global: These are the biggest risks ahead for the EU economy Uncertainty over sluggish productivity and high labour costs could draw back the economic output of the eurozone, global credit rating agency S&P said in its updated economic outlook. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Business European Central Bank penalises Crédit Mutuel with €3.5 million fine The bank used a method which lead to it underestimating its exposure on loan portfolios. 22/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Germany's commercial real estate plunge could be a threat for banks Germany's commercial real estate crisis could mean trouble for the country's banks due to their high exposure to the sector. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Europe wrap: three countries confirm their inflation rates' decrease Germany's annual inflation rate eased in February, hitting a two-year low to show a slowdown in the rise of consumer prices. Portugal's encouraging figures confirmed it was on a similar trajectory, as is the Netherlands. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy As Europe's economy languishes, when will the ECB cut interest rates? While new figures confirm economic stagnation in the EU at the end of last year, eyes turn to predictions from Bank of America that the ECB will cut interest rates in June. 08/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Market enthusiasm on rate cuts meets Lagarde's prudence ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasises caution on rate cuts after the central bank kept interest rates at record high on Thursday. 07/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy ECB keeps rates at a record: Inflation expected to hit 2% by 2025 The ECB kept its benchmark interest rates on hold in March, noting a further decline in inflation. Price pressures are now expected to reach the 2% target by 2025. 07/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy ECB likely to keep interest rates at record highs at March meeting The ECB has been vocal about the need for more conclusive evidence of declining inflation and cooling labour markets, before cutting rates. 07/03/2024
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 Euroviews. We deserve better than the digital euro Even if the digital euro began as an exploration into solving financial system friction and not just a way to outmanoeuvre the expansion of EU stablecoins, it now can evolve into something far worse, Marc Taverner writes. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy German inflation eases raising ECB interest rate cut hopes German inflation eased to 3.1% in January year-over-year from 3.8% in December, confirming preliminary data, according to the country's federal statistics office. 09/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Weekly markets wrap: S&P 500 hits new records, luxury stocks soar European markets benefited from spillover sentiment from US equities this week, as well as upbeat economic data. 27/01/2024
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 ECB keeps interest rates unchanged, sticks to data-dependent approach As expected, the European Central Bank kept rates unchanged at its January meeting, despite increasing calls for monetary loosening. 25/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Banks show ‘staggering’ misalignment with green transition, ECB says Supervisors are worried about the solvency of polluting lenders, and have threatened fines or capital charges. 23/01/2024