ECB policymakers hint at more rate cuts on inflation optimism
European Central Bank policymakers backed further policy easing on Friday just a day after the bank's fourth straight rate cut, despite fresh surveys pointing to continued inflation momentum. The ECB cut interest rates to 2.
German Inflation Unexpectedly Falls, Reassuring ECB After Rate Cut
Germany’s inflation rate declined unexpectedly this month, though remains above the target of the European Central Bank, which this week cut its key interest rate. Consumer prices were 2.3% higher in January than the first month of 2024,
Germany's inflation rate falls to 2.3% in January
Inflation in Germany was 2.3% year-on-year in January, down from 2.6% in December, the Federal Statistical Office said in its first estimate released on Friday. In January, fuel and heating were cheaper than a year ago.
French preliminary inflation at 1.8% in January
French consumer prices increased slightly less than anticipated in January, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Friday.
French Inflation Stays Cool in January After ECB Cut Rates Again
Consumer prices were 1.8% higher on year in January, the same rate as in December.
Germany's annual consumer price inflation down to 2.3% in January
Germany's annual consumer price inflation dropped to 2.3% in January, down from 2.6% in December and below market expectations of 2.6%, a preliminary estimate showed. The Consumer Price Index in Germany decreased 0.
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Euro Zone Consumers, Forecasters See Higher Inflation Despite ECB Optimism
Meanwhile the ECB's survey of 19,000 euro area consumers showed a similar uptick in expectations last month. Median ...
German inflation holds steady at 2.8% in January
Germany's annual inflation rate held steady in January but core inflation eased markedly, keeping intact expectations of ...
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ECB cuts rates and leaves room for more easing as growth lags
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates and kept the door open to further policy easing as concerns over lacklustre ...
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ECB cuts rates again as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak
the dynamics of underlying inflation and the strength of monetary policy transmission. The Governing Council is not pre-committing to a particular rate path.," an ECB statement said. The latest ...
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ECB will not fully tame inflation this year, fear European consumers
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Euro set for deeper decline as market sees more ECB cuts
Traders are ramping up bets for a deeper divergence between European and US interest rates, setting the euro on a clear path ...
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ECB: Heading Towards Neutral
Despite still elevated domestic inflation, weak growth and inflation projected at target this year strengthen the case for further rate cuts.
ECB back at target by summer, supporting policy easing, Villeroy says
Euro zone inflation will be back at the European Central Bank's 2% target by the summer and interest rates could keep on ...