Eurozone

Eurozone

ECB Holds Rates as Energy Shock Tests Inflation Path

The ECB kept rates unchanged as June inflation eased, but energy costs, tighter credit and a fragile path back to 2% kept policy risks elevated.
Eurozone

ECB Holds Rates as September Hike Risk Stays Alive

The ECB held its three policy rates unchanged after June's increase, but energy-driven inflation and tighter credit keep a September hike in play.
Eurozone

France Faces Debt Surge Unless Spending Is Curbed

A government-commissioned report says France's debt could exceed 130% of GDP by 2030 without durable spending restraint.
Eurozone

ECB Warns Private-Credit AI Boom Could Strain Eurozone Stability

ECB’s warning on private credit and AI financing highlights how opaque non-bank debt could transmit shocks into eurozone markets.
Eurozone

ECB Rate-Hike Bets Return as Nagel Signals April Move Is Possible

Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel says an April ECB rate hike is an option as the Iran-driven energy shock revives eurozone inflation risks and clouds growth.
Eurozone

Lagarde’s Early Exit From the ECB: What It Means for Eurozone Rates and the Euro

Christine Lagarde’s early departure from the ECB introduces uncertainty around eurozone rate cuts, leadership succession, and the euro’s outlook. Here’s how markets may respond.