Euro Zone Inflation

ECB cuts key interest rate by 25 bps even as inflation fight continues

Inflation in the 20 countries that share the euro has fallen to 2.6% from more than 10% in late 2022, largely thanks to lower fuel costs and an easing of post-pandemic supply snags

ECB not in hurry to cut rates, should take measured steps after Jun: Kazaks

The ECB has all but promised a rate cut on June 6 so the discussion has shifted to how quickly its next move should come and what conditions must be met for more easing

ECB grows confident about rates cut as inflation eases, say policymakers

Euro zone inflation stood at 2.4% in April and a crucial indicator of underlying price pressures slowed while the economy staged a small rebound

Euro zone economy rebounds from recession as inflation steadies

The fourth quarter GDP figure was also revised down to a negative 0.1% from a previous 0.0%, meaning that the euro zone was in a technical recession in the second half of 2023

Euro zone consumer inflation dips to 2.8% but core figures remain high

Price growth, now a long way from its peak in double digit territory in late 2022, fell as unprocessed food, energy and industrial goods inflation all slowed

Euro zone govt bond yields rise as US CPI keeps rate hike in play

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield - which sets the tone for other bond yields around the world - has dropped around 28 bps since surging to a 16-year high of 4.887% last week

Euro hits 10-month-high on dollar as central banks chart divergent courses

The euro sat at a 10-month high against the dollar on Thursday, ahead of a European Central Bank meeting

Euro zone GDP shrinks less than expected in Q1, April inflation rises

The core inflation drop reinforces calls by European Central Bank doves to maintain the stimulus to the economy

Euro zone inflation slows by more than expected in May

Inflation measure excludes volatile energy and unprocessed food prices also fell to 1% from 1.2%