ECB, Interest rate
Economists predict ECB rate cut in October amid market pressures
Economists are now betting on a 0.25% rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB) in October. The consensus up until recently was that the ECB would hold off until December.
ECB Expected to Step Up Rate Cuts Amid Economic Gloom
The European Central Bank could accelerate the speed of interest-rate cuts as risks of economic stagnation and an increased slowdown in inflation are intensifying, Barclays economist Mariano Cena says in a note.
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Exclusive: ECB doves to push for rate cut in Oct, hawks to dig in - sources
Policy doves at the European Central Bank are preparing to fight for an interest rate cut next month after a string of weaker-than-expected economic data, a move likely to meet resistance from their more conservative peers,
ECB will cut rates more quickly than previously expected, HSBC says
The European Central Bank will likely make a series of consecutive 25 basis point cuts at each of its upcoming meetings between now and April 2025, HSBC’s analysts said
Traders Bring ECB October Rate Cut Into Play as Outlook Darkens
Traders are growing increasingly confident that European Central Bank policymakers will react to the weakening economic outlook in the euro area by cutting interest rates next month.
Big banks start to add October cut to ECB forecasts
Several brokerages now expect the European Central Bank to deliver a quarter-point cut at its Oct. 17 meeting, as data showing economic weakness and slowing inflation pushes policy makers to focus more on growth and less on price pressures.
Poor Euro Zone Data Flow Keeps Adding to Case for ECB Rate Cut
Adding to recent data that paint a gloomy picture on growth, a key euro zone sentiment indicator dropped more than expected ...
ECB Rate-Cut Bets Jump as France, Spain Inflation Sinks Below 2%
Inflation in France and Spain plunged below 2% — fueling predictions by investors and economists that the European Central ...
ECB's Knot sees rate cuts through the first half of 2025
The European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to continue to cut interest rates at least through the first half of 2025, to a ...
Inflation Cools Quickly in France, Spain as ECB Mulls Rate-Cut Path
Inflation fell more than expected in France and Spain, likely giving the ECB more confidence that it can cut its key interest ...
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ECB rate cut boosts European stocks as Wall Street extends rally
Europe's main stock markets climbed Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the second time this year, ...
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Euro zone data flow keeps adding to case for ECB rate cut
Inflation has eased more than expected in two of the euro zone's biggest economies and the German jobs market has continued ...
French Inflation Sees A Sharp Downward Surprise
French inflation well below the 2% mark. French inflation came in at 1.2% in September, down from 1.8% in August and much ...