Investors Gear Up for Oct. ECB Rate Cut
Investors Gear Up for October ECB Rate Cut as Inflation Eases, Economy Falters
Expectations for another quarter-point rate cut by the European Central Bank are on the rise due to growing evidence of a significant slowdown in both inflation and economic activity.
ECB's Kazaks backs rate cut as economy faces tipping point
The European Central Bank has a "clear-cut" case for cutting interest rates at its next meeting as the euro zone's economy may face a tipping point, ECB policymaker Martins Kazaks told Reuters.
Rates Spark: October ECB Cut More Likely Than Ever
With eurozone disinflation broadening, markets now price in six consecutive 25bp cuts from the European Central Bank, including one in October.
Euro-Zone Inflation Drops Below 2%, Backing ECB Rate-Cut Bets
Euro-area inflation slowed below the European Central Bank’s 2% target for the first time since 2021 — backing investor bets that interest rates may be lowered more quickly than previously anticipated.
ECB's Lagarde drops rate-cut hint as inflation falls
The European Central Bank is increasingly confident that inflation will fall to its 2% target and this will be reflected in its next policy move, the bank's president said on Monday, dropping the clearest hint yet about a coming interest rate cut.
German Inflation Falls Further Below ECB Target, Raising Chance of October Rate Cut
German inflation declined further below the European Central Bank’s 2% target in September, further raising the pressure for a consecutive interest-rate cut at the bank’s next meeting in October.
ECB to cut interest rate in October, economists predict
After the September cut, ECB president Christine Lagarde reiterated that the central bank was “not pre-committing” to further rate reductions, stressing that policymakers will stick to their “data-dependent and meeting-by-meeting approach” and assess all available indicators with an open mind.
ECB's Rehn sees more reasons for an interest rate cut in October
Euro area inflation slowing down means that there are now more reasons to justify an interest rate cut at the ECB's October policy-setting meeting, Finnish ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said in a speech on Tuesday.
ECB’s Rehn Says Direction of Rates Is Clear But Data to Set Pace
The direction of the European Central Bank’s monetary policy is “clear” but any future decision on easing will hinge on data, according to Governing Council member Olli Rehn.
ECB's Rehn sees euro area inflation stabilising at 2% during 2025
The euro area inflation rate will stabilise at the European Central Bank's 2% target during the course of 2025, Finnish ECB ...
ECB’s Lagarde More Confident of Meeting Inflation Target
The European Central Bank is more confident that inflation is going to settle at its target after a series of recent data ...
ECB's Oct Decision Will Reflect Greater Confidence on Inflation, Says Lagarde
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is increasingly confident that inflation will fall back to its 2% target and ...
Nagel Says ECB Bond Purchases to Be Limited to Exceptional Cases
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said that future purchases of government bonds by the European Central Bank should be ...
Eurozone Inflation Falls Below Target As The ECB Mulls Faster Easing
Eurozone inflation dropped to 1.8% as core inflation fell to 2.7% in September. With growth under pressure, it seems the door ...
Markets fear ECB's cautious path risks tipping inflation below target
If traders are right, the European Central Bank is now at risk of pushing inflation below its 2% target by cutting interest ...
ECB Says Consumer Inflation Expectations Dipped in August
Inflation expectations of consumers in the euro area decreased in August, according to the European Central Bank — bolstering ...
ECB Doves Bolstered By German Disinflation
By Carsten Brzeski The just-released flash estimate of German inflation in September has everything the ECB needs to continue ...