Inflation
Italy voices anger at ECB interest rate hikes
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticized the European Central Bank over repeatedly hiking interest rates to combat inflation, saying the “cure" may be...
Lagarde says inflation still too high in euro area, cannot declare victory yet
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Tuesday that inflation is still too high and it’s still too early for her organization to declare victory...
ECB says consumers’ inflation expectations fell significantly
Consumer expectations for eurozone inflation eased significantly in April, adding to the case for the European Central Bank’s historic ramp-up in interest rates to...
Eurozone inflation falls more than expected to 6.1% as core pressures ease
Inflation in the eurozone eased more than expected in May, with flash figures showing the bloc’s annual headline inflation rate fell to 6.1% in...
Europe’s outlook for economic growth brightens a little
The European Union’s executive body raised its economic growth forecast, saying Europe had dodged a winter recession that was feared amid an energy crisis but...
Romania’s inflation slows to 11.2% y/y in April
Romania’s consumer prices rose by 11.23% on the year in April, following an annual increase of 14.53% in March, the national statistical office (INS) announced...
ECB says consumers’ inflation expectations rose significantly
Consumer expectations for euro-zone inflation rose “significantly” in March, bolstering the case of European Central Bank officials who say interest-rate increases may need to...
ECB set to slow rate hikes as financial conditions tighten rapidly
The European Central Bank is expected to lift its benchmark rate by a smaller step of 25 basis points on Thursday, as core inflation...
Euro zone inflation edges up in March, keeping ECB on alert
Euro zone inflation eased last month but underlying readings remained stubbornly high, Eurostat said on Wednesday, confirming preliminary data that raised worries at the...
Romania to hold rates with inflation set to ease
Romania will probably refrain from raising interest rates further as the central bank expects price growth to ease in the coming months, Bloomberg reports.
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