Global Central Bank Chiefs Say They Must Prioritize Inflation Fight Over Growth
Bringing down high inflation around the world will be painful and could even crash growth but must be done quickly to prevent rapid price growth from becoming entrenched, the world's top central bank chiefs said on Wednesday.
ECB Could Outline Rate Hike Plan For Coming Months In June - M?ller
The European Central Bank should raise interest rates from record lows in July but could already outline its rate expectations for the coming months at its June 9 meeting, ECB policymaker Madis M?ller said.
Analysis-Barely Visible Wage Growth Already A Trigger For ECB
Wage growth in Europe is still barely visible but underlying pressures are intense and the European Central Bank may already have left it too late to stop strong income growth from seeping into record-high inflation.
ECB Policymakers Keen For Quick End To Bond Buys, Early Rate Hike -sources
European Central Bank policymakers are keen to end their bond purchase scheme at the earliest possible moment and raise interest rates as soon as July but certainly no later than September, nine sources familiar with ECB thinking told Reuters.
Exclusive-ECB Policymakers Keen For Quick End To Bond Buys, Early Rate Hike -sources
European Central Bank policymakers are keen to end their bond purchase scheme at the earliest possible moment and raise interest rates as soon as July but certainly no later than September, nine sources familiar with ECB thinking told Reuters.
Euro Zone Inflation Hits Another Record, Raising Pressure On ECB
Euro zone inflation surged to 7.5% in March, hitting another record high with months still left before it is set to peak, raising pressure on the European Central Bank to rein in runaway prices even as growth slows sharply.
Euro Zone Inflation Hits New Peak, Deepening ECB's Dilemma
Euro zone inflation surged to 7.5% in March, hitting another record high with months still left before it is set to peak, raising pressure on the European Central Bank to rein in runaway prices even as growth slows sharply.
Global Economy: Fed, ECB To Tighten Policy In Tandem
Tightening policy by a notch just one day apart, the world’s top two central banks will hope to signal confidence in global economic growth, despite risks of a trade war, currency swings and political turbulence.