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Economy

Explained: Why the EU economy may be heading for a ‘soft landing’

The economic situation in Europe is better than expected, an economist told Euronews.

Europe News

Slovakia's central bank chief fined for bribery and faces trial

Peter Kazimir, who is also on the European Central Bank's governing council, was declared guilty of bribery in Slovakia.

Economy

Explained: Why the EU's banking union is still unfinished business

The banking union was first pitched in 2012, at the height of the eurozone crisis, but the project remains incomplete to this day.

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.

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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.

World News

European Central Bank increases interest rate by 0.5%

European Central Bank increases interest rate by 0.5% despite turmoil in the banking sector and financial markets.

Economy

ECB raises interest rates by 0.5%

The ECB raises interest rates again by half a percentage point to try and control inflation in the eurozone.

2 February 2023

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 December 2022

Economy

Inflation has not peaked and risks rising even higher, says ECB head

Inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro hit a record 10.6% on a yearly basis last month.

29 November 2022

Europe

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 October 2022

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.

27 October 2022

Earth 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.

20 September 2022

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.

8 September 2022

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.