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The European Central Bank is examining new currency safety arrangements as part of an effort to strengthen the euro's standing in the global financial system. The work signals that eurozone policymakers want to reduce reliance on the US dollar and make the euro a more attractive reserve and funding currency, with liquidity backstops seen as a key building block for that ambition.
- 2ECB's Lagarde backs measured rate hikes against inflation▼Measured ECB hikes to quell inflation remain appropriate, Lagarde says
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the bank's policy of measured interest rate hikes remains appropriate to bring inflation back to target. Her comments, picked up by Reuters and financial outlets, signal the ECB will keep tightening gradually rather than pause or accelerate, as policymakers weigh persistent price pressures against slowing growth in the eurozone.
- 3ECB's Lagarde sticks to measured rate steps against inflation●ECB's Lagarde sticking to measured steps to quell inflation
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is maintaining a cautious, gradual approach to interest rate policy as the bank works to bring inflation back to its target. The message signals the ECB prefers incremental moves over aggressive shifts, in line with recent guidance, as policymakers weigh persistent price pressures against slowing growth in the euro area.
- 4Lagarde: Eurozone Inflation to Rise but Not Entrenched▼Eurozone Inflation Set to Rise, but No Signs Yet of Becoming Entrenched, ECB’s Lagarde Says
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said eurozone inflation is expected to rise in the coming months, but stressed there are no signs yet of it becoming entrenched. Her comments reassure markets and policymakers watching whether persistent price pressures will force the ECB to keep interest rates higher for longer, or whether tighter monetary policy is succeeding in bringing inflation back toward target.
- 5Lagarde: Higher Bond Yields Will Slow Growth and Inflation▼ECB’s Lagarde Says Higher Yields to Slow Growth and Inflation
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said rising bond yields will weigh on economic growth and help bring down inflation, comments that traders and analysts are reading as a signal the ECB may not need to raise rates further. Markets are watching closely for confirmation ahead of the bank's next policy decision.
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Commentary from the American Enterprise Institute warns of growing risks facing the eurozone economy, pointing to mounting pressures that could weigh on growth across the currency bloc. The analysis adds to a wider debate among economists about slowing momentum in Europe and the policy challenges ahead for the European Central Bank and member governments.
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The Council of the EU is highlighting Europe's push to develop its own payment system, reducing reliance on US-dominated networks like Visa and Mastercard. The initiative, long championed by the European Central Bank, includes plans for a digital euro and greater payment sovereignty. The topic is drawing wide attention as discussions over strategic autonomy and financial independence intensify across the continent.
- 8ECB's Lagarde says rising eurozone inflation not entrenched●⚡ NEWS ECB's Lagarde: Eurozone Inflation to Rise but Not Entrenched ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that while eu
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said eurozone inflation is expected to rise because of the energy crisis, but there is little evidence so far that higher energy costs are feeding into broader price pressures. She emphasised that the expected increase does not signal entrenched inflation, seeking to reassure markets and households about the medium-term price outlook.
- 9ECB faces questions at European Parliament economic committee hearing▼Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament
The European Central Bank took part in a hearing before the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Such hearings typically cover monetary policy, inflation, banking supervision and financial stability, giving lawmakers a chance to question the central bank on its decisions. The exchange matters because Parliament committees scrutinise the ECB's accountability on behalf of EU citizens.
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A selloff in United States and European government bonds is deepening, according to the Wall Street Journal. Falling bond prices mean rising yields, raising borrowing costs for governments and companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Investors are watching closely for signs of whether the move reflects inflation worries, heavy debt issuance or shifting expectations about central bank policy.
- 11Pound Rises Against Euro on Central Bank Signals●British Pound gains against the Euro as traders assess central bank signals
The British Pound strengthened against the Euro as traders weighed signals from central banks on the future path of interest rates. Currency markets are reacting to hints about policy direction from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank, with investors adjusting positions ahead of upcoming economic data and monetary policy decisions.
- 12Bruegel urges Europe to allow interest on digital money▼Europe should stop banning interest on digital money
The Bruegel think tank argues that the European Union should lift its prohibition on paying interest on digital money, including any future digital euro. The piece contends that banning interest undermines the attractiveness of digital cash compared with bank deposits and hampers monetary policy transmission. The debate touches on how a central bank digital currency could coexist with commercial banking without draining deposits.