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Today: April 30, 2026
Today: April 30, 2026

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Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says

The euro zone economy isn't facing stagflation even as growth and inflation risks intensify, European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said on

Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says
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Traders temper euro zone rate hike bets as ECB grapples with Iran war impact

Traders on Thursday slightly tempered their bets that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates three times this year, after

Traders temper euro zone rate hike bets as ECB grapples with Iran war impact
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Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift

Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty
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ECB keeps rates unchanged but June hike firmly on table

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but extensively debated a hike to combat soaring

ECB keeps rates unchanged but June hike firmly on table
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Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
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ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit

The European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and warned that the war in Iran was fuelling an energy-led rise in euro zone inflation while taking a

ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit
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Euro zone inflation soars further above ECB target on oil prices

Euro zone inflation surged further in April on soaring energy costs, Eurostat data showed on Thursday, adding to the case for interest rate hikes, even if benign

Euro zone inflation soars further above ECB target on oil prices
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German inflation accelerates to 2.9% in April as energy costs soar

German headline inflation picked up in April due to surging energy prices fuelled by the war in Iran, data showed on Wednesday, though a drop in core

German inflation accelerates to 2.9% in April as energy costs soar
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Inflation up in three German states in April, pointing to national increase

Inflation rose in three key German states in April, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could increase

Inflation up in three German states in April, pointing to national increase
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Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB

Euro zone inflation expectations are surging on the fallout from the Iran war but economic growth is faltering, separate European

Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB
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A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank meets on Thursday, with an Iran war

A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB
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ECB survey shows scant signs of second round inflation effects

Euro zone firms expect inflation to surge in the near term on the war in Iran but longer-term bets remained steady and wage growth is actually seen moderating, the

ECB survey shows scant signs of second round inflation effects
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Key ECB policymaker comments in run up to April 30 meeting

The following are key comments from European Central Bank policymakers in the run-up to the April 30 meeting.

Key ECB policymaker comments in run up to April 30 meeting
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ECB to raise rates in June on war-driven inflation but path beyond unclear

The European Central Bank will hold its deposit rate on April 30 but hike it in June, according to just over

ECB to raise rates in June on war-driven inflation but path beyond unclear
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Economic turbulence and rate hikes could jeopardise France's deficit efforts, fiscal watchdog warns

Uncertain economic conditions and possible changes in interest rates could throw France's effort to trim its deficit to 3% of output by 2029 into doubt, France's fiscal

Economic turbulence and rate hikes could jeopardise France's deficit efforts, fiscal watchdog warns
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ECB needs more data before firm policy conclusions, Lagarde says

The economic implications of the war in Iran have yet to reach levels corresponding to the European Central Bank's adverse scenario, and the bank needs more information

ECB needs more data before firm policy conclusions, Lagarde says
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Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says

The balance sheet of euro zone banks does not yet reflect elevated geopolitical tensions as it could take time - possibly years - for loan quality to deteriorate,

Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says
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Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says

The Iran war could drag euro zone growth lower and push inflation above already increased projections, requiring the European Central Bank to remain vigilant, ECB

Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says
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IMF expects ECB to raise rates by half a percentage point in 2026

The European Central Bank should lift its key interest rate twice this year to combat an energy-driven inflation surge, but should then reverse

IMF expects ECB to raise rates by half a percentage point in 2026
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Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock

Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month as surging oil and gas costs drove up headline

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock
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Euro zone economy may already be on ECB's 'adverse' path, policymaker warns

The euro zone economy may already be on the "adverse" path outlined by the European Central Bank and inflation could become entrenched quicker than in

Euro zone economy may already be on ECB's 'adverse' path, policymaker warns
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Europe risks recession if oil jumps over $150, ECB's Stournaras says

Europe could face recession if the Iran conflict drags on and oil prices jump over $150 per barrel, European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras told Greek radio on

Europe risks recession if oil jumps over $150, ECB's Stournaras says
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ECB yet to see big second-round inflation impacts from energy price surge, policymaker Kazaks says

The European Central Bank cannot take an April 30 interest rate hike off the table just yet, even if energy prices are not far from the baseline

ECB yet to see big second-round inflation impacts from energy price surge, policymaker Kazaks says
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ECB is good starting position to deal with inflation shock, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank entered the current inflation shock in a strong position as the bloc managed to resolve many of its economic and financial imbalances over

ECB is good starting position to deal with inflation shock, Schnabel says