European Central Bank
Europe needs the digital euro
The EU’s current push for strategic autonomy means little if it does not extend to payment systems
ABN Amro profit beats forecast on fee boost, higher interest income
Its net income for the three months to March is 692 million euros, against analyst expectations of 597.2 million euros
Eurozone companies expect new inflation surge if war lasts months: ECB poll
Businesses are raising their prices or announcing hikes, reflecting the surge in oil prices, the survey finds
Inflation scars risk quickly lifting expectations; ECB must be ready to act: policymaker
Surging energy costs prompted by the Iran war have already pushed inflation well above the ECB’s 2% target
Europe’s economy is starting to feel pain from Trump’s Iran war
The conflict prompts countries to cut their output forecasts and brace for an energy-driven upswing in prices
Recession risks rise for global economy
Recent monetary policy decisions by key central banks signal a rapidly changing outlook
World’s top central banks are about to confront fresh inflation threat as war jolts oil
Much hinges on how long the conflict lasts, something markets are struggling to gauge
ECB rate hike potentially closer than thought on Iran war: Governing Council member
Investors bet there is a 60% chance of an increase by June, with a 35% chance of another by end-2026
Europe’s ‘limited responsibility’ model must go
ECB’s Christine Lagarde explained what Europe must do to secure its prosperity and sovereignty. But will European leaders heed the call?
Stablecoins could pose major risks to monetary policy, ECB paper warns
European lenders are developing a regulated euro-based instrument
