inflation, Eurostat and ECB

Euro zone inflation dips to 2.4% in February as ECB bets point to sixth rate cut
Euro zone inflation eased to 2.4% in February according to statistic agency Eurostat. This was lower than January's 2.5% reading, but higher than expected by economists polled by Reuters. So-called core inflation,
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 point. The bank cited the "disinflation process" in making the decision.
Euro zone inflation ticks lower in boost to ECB rate cut bets
Euro zone inflation dipped a bit less than expected last month but its most closely watched component also dropped, sealing the case for another ECB interest rate cut on Thursday and solidifying bets for further policy easing in the coming months.
European Central Bank cuts rates again as threat of trade war with Trump weighs on economy
The European Central Bank is cutting interest rates by a quarter percentage point, lowering credit costs for consumers and businesses to support an economy that is struggling to show solid growth.
European Central Bank cuts rates again, says policy is becoming ‘meaningfully less restrictive'
The ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points and updated the language in its decision to say monetary policy was becoming “meaningfully less restrictive.”
European Central Bank cuts rates by 25 basis points, in line with estimates
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday lowered its three key interest rates by 25 basis points, meeting market forecasts. This marked the fifth consecutive rate cut since the ECB initiated its easing cycle last June. The key deposit rate now stands at 2.50%, its lowest level since early 2023.
Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut
Inflation in Europe eased to 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering borrowing costs.
European Central Bank cuts interest rates again
The bank cuts rates from 2.75% to 2.5% but faces pressures from threatened US tariffs and plans to boost military funding.
Europe’s inflation fell to 2.4% in February. How analysts expect the Central Bank to respond
Inflation in Europe eased to an annual 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank — but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering borrowing costs for an economy that’s still struggling to show robust growth.
Euro zone inflation dips less than expected to 2.4% in February
Euro zone inflation eased to 2.4% in February but came in slightly above analyst expectations, according to flash data from statistics agency Eurostat. Economists surveyed by Reuters had expected inflation to dip to 2.
ECB cuts growth forecast again, raises 2025 inflation outlook
The European Central Bank cut its economic growth expectations for the euro zone once more on Thursday and raised its ...
Euro, Bond Yields Edge Higher After ECB Rate Decision
The euro edged higher after the European Central Bank cut interest rates but signaled it could move cautiously with further ...
German Stimulus Lifts Euro, Lagarde Cautions on ECB’s Next Move
Germany’s stimulus sparks a EUR/USD rally, overshadowing the ECB’s rate cut. Will fiscal expansion fuel inflation or sustain euro gains? Read more.
Euro rises to four-month high as US dollar struggles again
The euro touched a four-month peak against the U.S. dollar on Thursday after the European Central Bank cut interest rates for ...
Eurozone private sector sees fragile growth as inflation stays high
Eurozone private sector growth remained weak in February, with inflationary pressures rising. France’s activity shrank, while ...