Move to lower borrowing costs concerned many policymakers as inflation and wages moved in opposite direction
ECB policymakers view French elections as sign of a broader shift in a more populist, protectionist and turbulent direction
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Shifting weather patterns are reducing crop yields and squeezing supplies, creating what could become a permanent source of inflation
Fed chief warns against running at high levels while output in world’s largest economy is strong
Lower rises in energy and fresh food costs are offset by persistently high services prices
Italian bank, one of several regional lenders told to speed up exits, says it is seeking clarification
Bank has ‘transmission protection instrument’ in its armoury to help Eurozone countries in crisis by buying up their debt
Major sporting and cultural events fuel surge in hotel room prices and airline tickets in Europe
Policy like it’s 1999
The enclave has suffered from cash shortages and looting
Central bank warns of fiscal challenges including ageing populations, extra defence spending and climate change
IG Metall makes its pitch for millions of electrical and metal workers in the country’s manufacturing heartlands
Philip Lane says sell-off of country’s debt does not meet criteria to invoke central bank’s emergency powers
Advances in technology mean institutions can and should gain a fuller picture of where cash flow problems might lie
Global central bank holdings of the single currency fell by €100bn last year, the European Central Bank said in a report
But slow and steady is the name of the game
Eurozone policymakers not following ‘pre-determined path’ after recent cut, says president
Federal Reserve and Bank of England weigh case for reducing borrowing costs as voters prepare to go to polls
Traders bet ECB will have limited room to cut rates this year with inflation above target
Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel urges caution after borrowing costs were lowered for first time in 5 years
Officials warns further reductions will depend on inflation easing
Central bankers need to carefully assess the case for easing peak rate restrictions
Scale of boost for consumers, housing and investment will depend on how low borrowing costs can go
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