Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
The Governing Council today decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. In particular, the decision to lower the deposit facility rate – the rate through which we steer the ...
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The EU is worried about sensitive exports to competitors and foes
EU member states have been told to review transactions that have taken place since January 2021 in areas where these technologies have formed part of overseas investment. They must submit a progress ...
ECB's Lagarde slaps down Czech proposal for bitcoin reserves
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde slapped down on Thursday a suggestion by her Czech colleague Ales Michl to include bitcoin among his country's official reserves.
ECB’s Lagarde Says Bulgaria Convergence Process Is Well Advanced
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Bulgaria is “well advanced” in the process of meeting the criteria for joining the euro.
Diverging From the Fed, E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates as Growth Stagnates
The European Central Bank’s reduction, the fifth consecutive cut since last summer, came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates.
European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The European Central Bank is cutting its key interest rate, a step to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers burned by inflation warily eye price tags and businesses try to chart a ...
European shares steady at record peak after ECB cuts rates
Europe's benchmark index was trading around record highs on Thursday, led by real estate and technology stocks, after the European Central Bank cut interest rates by a quarter point as expected. The ...
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates, Breaking With Federal Reserve
The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter point, as it rushes to brace a stagnant economy against President Trump’s threatened tariffs. Read more: ...
ECB Cuts Rates Again, Keeps Door Open to Further Easing
"The ECB is starting 2025 in a similar way to how it finished 2024, by cutting interest rates and signalling that it expects to ease policy again in the coming months. As in December, there is a ...
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U.S. economy ends 2024 with solid growth, up 2.8% for full year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product — the economy ...
Omar Sy Rom-Com ‘French Lover’ Reveals First Look as Netflix Touts New European Content From Italy, the Nordics and More
Netflix showed off its sprawling footprint across Europe during its Next on Netflix event, including Omar Sy's 'French Lover.' ...
ECB rate decision live: European central bank cuts rates to 2.75%, Lagarde press conference coming up
The European Central Bank lowered rates by 25 basis points to 2.75% as expected and kept more easing on the table.