Europe cuts interest rates

Europe's economy showed zero growth at end of 2024 as Germany, eurozone's biggest economy, struggled
Europe’s economy stagnated late last year as its former growth engine, Germany, finished a second straight year of shrinking output.
Europe cuts interest rates as economic growth stagnates
The European Central Bank slashed interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, a widely expected move that marks the fifth time in the last year officials have lowered borrowing costs. Why it matters: The euro area is struggling with political dysfunction in Germany and France that is holding back activity,
Can Europe’s economy bounce back with rate cuts and deregulation?
The EU is cutting interest rates and easing regulations to revive growth, but inflation risks, US policy divergence, and trade tensions could disrupt the plan. Here’s what’s at stake.
Diverging From the Fed, E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates as Growth Stagnates
The European Central Bank’s reduction, the fifth consecutive cut since last summer, came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates.
ECB cuts rates and governors expect more amid weak growth
The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday and policymakers guided for a further reduction in March as concerns over lacklustre economic growth supersede worries about persistent inflation.
European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The European Central Bank is cutting its key interest rate, a step to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers burned by inflation warily eye price tags and businesses try to chart a course amid political turmoil in leading
ECB warns of weakening economy following interest rate cut
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced today a 25-basis-point interest rate cut, marking its fifth reduction since the bank began easing monetary policy in June last year.With this adjustment, the ECB's deposit facility rate—the bank’s main interest rate—now stands at 2.
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Germany's government slashes its economic growth forecast for this year to 0.3%
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European shares steady at record peak after ECB cuts rates
Europe's benchmark index was trading around record highs on Thursday, led by real estate and technology stocks, after the European Central Bank cut interest rates by a quarter point as expected. The ...
French Inflation Stays Cool in January After ECB Cut Rates Again
French inflation was stable at the beginning of the year, figures showed Friday, a day after the European Central Bank again ...