ECB can continue to gradually lower rates, Panetta says The European Central Bank can continue to gradually reduce interest rates without jeopardising the current fall in inflation, governing council member Fabio Panetta said today. Business • 09 Jul
ECB sees gradual easing if inflation falls as expected The European Central Bank could gradually reduce interest rates if inflation falls as expected, two ECB policymakers said today. Business • 26 Jun
ECB's Panetta calls for small rate hikes The European Central Bank should start raising its interest rates in smaller increments and avoid committing to future moves as inflation in the euro zone … Business • 16 Feb 23
Digital euro will be free but limited in scope - ECB The digital version of the euro currency will be free to use and available to all but the European Central Bank does not want to … Business • 24 Jan 23
ECB could launch a digital euro within four years The European Central Bank may launch a digital euro in the next four years. Business • 16 May 22
ECB's Panetta calls for continued bond buys amid Covid The European Central Bank must keep borrowing costs in check as the coronavirus pandemic drags on and there is no sign that inflation is getting … Business • 24 Nov 21
ECB inches closer to 'digital euro' The European Central Bank is expected to take the next step towards a "digital euro" today by launching the project's exploration phase, but questions remain … Business • 14 Jul 21
Lagarde says dissent among policymakers is healthy Dissent on the European Central Bank executive board is normal and healthy, ECB president Christine Lagarde has said amid a growing rift among policymakers, fuelled … Business • 29 Sep 20
Euro banknotes safe to touch despite coronavirus - ECB There is no significant risk of catching the coronavirus from euro banknotes, the European Central Bank said today, citing lab tests that showed the germs … Business • 28 Apr 20