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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.

Economy

European Central Bank announces new super hike of interest rates

The eurozone's central bank intends to make spending more expensive in order to bring down prices.

Green News

Europe's central bank to use climate scores when buying bonds

Purchases from those lagging behind on climate action under new rankings will be limited, the ECB says.

Europe News

ECB announces largest interest rate hike in bid to fight inflation

The ECB's three key interest rates were each raised by 75 basis points.

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Europe News

Euroviews. Here are the key takeaways from our cost of living crisis debate

Euronews breaks down the key takeaways and highlights from the cost of living crisis debate hosted by correspondent Shona Murray.

Economy

Watch: What's behind inflation in the eurozone?

Inflation in the eurozone keeps reaching new record highs. Here's why.

Europe News

Euroviews. Debate: How Europe’s cost of living crisis affects you

Our live online debate on inflation and cost of living helps Europeans understand why prices are rising and what we can expect in the future. Learn how inflation is impacting consumers in addition to what policymakers can do to help.

Economy

ECB announces larger-than-expected interest rate hike

The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in 11 years by a larger-than-expected amount, joining steps already taken by the US Federal Reserve and other major central banks to target stubbornly high inflation.

Economy

Europe's week: EU economic woes mount & Ukraine war crimes commitment

Here are the top stories from Brussels this past week.

Economy

This is what the euro-dollar parity means for you and the EU economy

A weaker euro will make European exports immediately cheaper in international markets.

Economy

Inflation in the eurozone reaches new record high of 8.6%

Soaring energy prices are still the main driver behind inflation, but fresh food is also becoming more expensive.

Economy

Eurozone to get its first interest rate hike in 11 years next month

The European Central Bank will hike interest rates in July in a bid to tame inflation.

Economy

Watch: What is inflation and what can be done about it?

Inflation is at a record high across the world.

World News

How is Europe preparing for cyberattacks?

Contingency plans are being drawn up and scenarios tested to see how Europe could withstand any cyberattacks amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Economy

Europe faces tough call on stimulus amid omicron fears

The European Central Bank is being pulled two ways: It's caught between a scheduled end of its pandemic stimulus and growing alarm about the new omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Economy

Eurozone finance ministers celebrate 20 years of European currency

Eurozone finance ministers celebrate 20 years of European currency

Money

Euro banknotes set for first full redesign in 20 years

The European Central Bank will create focus groups to create a shortlist of potential themes for the new euro banknotes.

Economy

EU and US central banks signal 'not just yet' to interest rate hikes

ECB President Christine Lagarde said an increase to policy rates next year is 'very unlikely'.

World News

Soaring energy prices push Europe's inflation to decade high

Inflation in the Euro area reached 3.4% in September, its highest level since 2008, boosted by a jolting 17.4% increase in energy prices.

Green News

Climate change protest in Frankfurt targets financial sector

In Germany hundreds of protesters marched past the European Central Bank headquarters in Frankfurt to challenge the role the financial sector plays in climate change.