ECB Updates

In-depth analysis and opinions based on the latest Eurpean Central Bank news.

ECB signals no rate rise until 2020 at the earliest

07 March 2019

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ECB stands still but Draghi continues to ‘nudge’ markets

24 January 2019

No major surprises from Mr Draghi today continue reading

ECB a little more cautious on economy as markets remain confident rates will remain lower for longer

13 December 2018

No major change in ECB thinking but increased attention on weaker outlook continue reading

Draghi seeks to reassure by suggesting economy is solid but ECB will be slow

25 October 2018

Draghi suggests no change in ECB thinking in spite of softer data and nervous markets; keep calm and carry on continue reading

Dull Draghi suggests ECB neither rushing nor reversing exit from easy policy

13 September 2018

Clear signal that exit will be slow and steady means little new for markets continue reading

Draghi rate delay signal outweighs announcement of planned end to QE

14 June 2018

ECB announces Asset Purchase Programme to be scaled down from October and finished by end year…but… continue reading

ECB still waiting and now wondering rather than worrying about softer data

26 April 2018

No major policy messages from latest ECB policy meeting continue reading

Draghi’s dovish message overrides end to ECB easing bias

09 March 2018

ECB starting to prepare its first steps towards tightening? continue reading

ECB starting to prepare its first steps towards tightening?

25 January 2018

Slightly less dovish tone from Draghi continue reading

ECB more confident about Euro area economy but still cautious about policy

14 December 2017

Draghi more upbeat on growth but policy outlook unchanged continue reading

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