ECB, interest rates

Defense Spending Won’t Necessarily Slow ECB Rate Cuts, Rehn Says
A ramp-up in defense spending doesn’t have to lead to slower interest-rate reductions by the European Central Bank, according to Governing Council member Olli Rehn.
ECB delivers another rate cut, but economists see little room for more easing
The European Central Bank cut interest rates by a quarter-point Thursday, responding to signs of deteriorating activity and weakening inflation despite bond-market turmoil over plans for a splurge of spending.
ECB must remain open-minded on whether to keep cutting rates or pause, Kazimir says
There are still plenty of upside risks to euro zone inflation, so the European Central Bank must remain open-minded on whether to press ahead with interest rate cuts or pause them, Slovak central bank Governor Peter Kazimir said on Monday.
ECB cuts rate by 25bps as threat of tariffs loom
The European Central Bank (ECB) slashed its interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on Thursday, making it the sixth cut since it began easing monetary policy in June 2024. The interest rates on the deposit facility,
ECB cuts interest rates for sixth time since mid-2024
Easing for the sixth time since June, the ECB lowered its deposit rate to 2.5% in a nod to slowing inflation and faltering growth, and said that rates were still restricting growth, even if less so than in the past.
ECB cuts interest rates, keeps door ajar to more easing
The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept the door ajar to more, even as a looming trade war with the United States and plans to boost military spending drive Europe's biggest economic policy upheaval in decades.
ECB cuts key interest rate to 2.5% amid 'risk, uncertainty'
The rate cut comes as the ECB seeks to alleviate pressure on consumers and businesses amid sluggish economic growth in Europe, and the threat of trade tensions with the US.
Another ECB rate cut and then what?
In the latest macro projections, we expect the ECB to maintain its inflation forecasts but lower its GDP growth projections for this year. In December, ECB staff projected GDP growth at 1.1% for 2025 and 1.
ECB cuts rates for sixth time in face of economic upheaval
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the sixth time in nine months on Thursday, sticking to its easing plan in the face of economic upheaval from an unfolding trade war and new plans to boost Europe's military spending.
ECB Needs to Keep Open Mind on Its Next Rate Steps, Kazimir Says
The European Central Bank needs to have an open mind on its next steps as it confronts persisting inflation risks, according to Governing Council member Peter Kazimir.
Hellenic Bank reduces loan rates after ECB rate cut
Hellenic Bank on Tuesday announced that the reference rate for loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate will be reduced by 0.25 per cent, from 2.90 per cent to 2.65 per cent, effective from March 12,
ECB Cuts Rates to Guard Stalled Economy Against Tariff Threats
The ECB cut rates by a quarter point, aiming to buffer an economy threatened by tariffs and a sudden need to ramp up military ...
European Central Bank cuts interest rates for sixth time, citing the 'disinflation process'
The European Central Bank's Governing Council said Thursday it had decided to lower three key interest rates by a quarter ...