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Lagarde: Falling inflation still 'doesn’t feel real’ for households

ECB surveys show households feel stronger price pressures than official data suggest, even as headline inflation falls to 1.7%.

Economy

Lagarde under fire over ‘additional’ BIS salary in breach of ECB rules

The ECB President is facing backlash after disclosing she earns over €140,000 a year as a board member for the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). ECB policy bans regular staff from accepting third-party payments.

Economy

EU countries prepare for ECB race as Lagarde eyes early exit

Following reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde could step down as ECB President before her mandate ends, some EU countries have begun sounding out potential successors.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Albanese joins as France calls for her resignation

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Business

Why political meddling over Lagarde’s exit risks undermining the ECB

Analysts say a far-right victory in France would not be able to force through a 'maverick” candidate or rewrite economic policy, though the political manoeuvring risks undermining the ECB’s reputation.

Economy

ECB says 'no decision made' on Lagarde's potential exit amid reports

Reports on Wednesday indicated Christine Lagarde could step down as ECB President before her mandate expires in October 2027. The ECB asserted that no decision has been made and that the President is focused on her mission, in a response to Euronews.

Economy

ECB holds rates as inflation cools and economy stays resilient

The ECB held rates as eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, its lowest since September 2024 and below the ECB’s 2% target. Core inflation eased to 2.2% as energy prices plunged.

Economy

Croatia’s central bank chief nominated as next ECB vice president

Eurozone finance ministers unexpectedly selected the Croatian central bank governor to become the next VP of the European Central Bank. In a surprise move, an official from one of the euro's newest members will soon help shape European monetary policy.

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls to ECB’s 2% target as price pressures ease

Inflation in the eurozone returned to the European Central Bank’s 2% target in December, offering reassurance to policymakers as price pressures continue to ease.

Economy

French inflation eases on energy costs ahead of eurozone data release

Energy prices fell more dramatically in December while food prices increased at a faster rate.

Economy

ECB's Lagarde: AI fuels investment, no rate path set

ECB President Christine Lagarde kept rates unchanged, citing persistent uncertainty and strong AI-driven investment.

Economy

ECB holds interest rates as eurozone economic growth remains robust

The eurozone has managed to weather US tariffs more effectively than expected. Growth remains resilient, while inflation continues to hover around the ECB’s 2% target.

Economy

German manufacturing contracts again: Is eurozone growth at risk?

Germany's manufacturing sector contracted further in December, dragging down eurozone output. While services remain resilient, inflationary pressures persist.

Markets

European banks' best year on record: What's the outlook for 2026?

European bank stocks posted their strongest year on record in 2025, fuelled by resilient growth, high margins, and capital returns. Looking to 2026, the focus is now shifting to earnings growth, efficiency gains, and sustained shareholder payouts.

Economy

'Europe's existential crisis': ECB's Lagarde calls for urgent reforms

ECB President Christine Lagarde urged the European Commission to dismantle internal trade barriers, warning they stifle competitiveness.

Economy

Property of the people? ECB says Italy’s gold isn’t political treasure

A proposal to declare Italy’s gold as the property of the people could undermine central bank independence, warned the ECB.

Europe News

ECB declines to provide emergency liquidity for Ukraine loan

The latest effort to support Ukraine with immobilised Russian assets has suffered a new setback at the hands of the European Central Bank, which warned that the plan would violate EU treaties and undermine the institution's independence.

Economy

Biggest eurozone members see easing inflation except for Germany

Inflation figures from some of the biggest eurozone economies, including France, Spain, and Italy, show no immediate threat of price hikes. However, German inflation figures came in unexpectedly high.

Economy

Who does Italy's gold belong to? And why are we talking about it now?

A one-line amendment in Italy’s 2026 Budget has reopened the question of who controls the country’s $300 billion gold reserves, potentially threatening central bank independence.

Economy

Germany’s economic sentiment stalls as policy doubts deepen

Germany’s economic sentiment held steady in November, with the ZEW index at 38.5. Policy doubts and sector weaknesses persist, while private consumption improved.