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European Central Bank

ECB chief Lagarde may step down early

Christine Lagarde could step down from her position as head of the European Central Bank before completing her eight-year term in October 2027, according to sources.

18 Feb 2026-12:27
ECB opens up euro lifeline in bid to boost global role

The European Central Bank is opening its euro lifeline to nearly all foreign countries to boost the single currency's global role amid geopolitical turmoil and fraying alliances.

14 Feb 2026-22:49
ECB flags big tech risk in digital euro delays

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Friday urged the European Union to move quickly on adopting a digital euro, warning that further delays could leave Europe increasingly dependent on foreign “big tech” payment providers.

06 Feb 2026-17:09
ECB eyes 2027 launch for digital euro pilot

The European Central Bank (ECB) said on Thursday that it could launch a pilot of its digital currency in 2027, provided it receives timely approval from lawmakers for the project, which it considers vital for the euro zone’s financial autonomy, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.

30 Oct 2025-15:00
ECB expected to keep interest rates steady as inflation remains controlled

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to hold interest rates steady this week for its third consecutive meeting, with inflation remaining subdued and signs of improvement in the eurozone economy, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

27 Oct 2025-13:27
Eurozone short-term inflation expectations rise in August

The eurozone’s short-term inflation expectations climbed to 2.8% in August, up from 2.6% in July, according to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) consumer survey released Friday.

26 Sep 2025-17:54
ECB holds rates steady, Lagarde signals data-dependent approach

The European Central Bank (ECB) left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected, with President Christine Lagarde emphasizing a cautious, data-driven approach to future policy decisions.

11 Sep 2025-17:55
ECB holds interest rates steady at 2%

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its interest rates unchanged on Thursday for the third consecutive month, in line with expectations.

11 Sep 2025-17:26
ECB’s Lagarde says fall of any Euro Zone government would be “worrying”

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that the fall of any government in the euro zone would be “worrying,” though she said France is not currently in a situation that would require intervention by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

01 Sep 2025-10:59
European Central Bank likely to maintain rates next month

The European Central Bank is likely to keep interest rates on hold next month but discussions about further cuts may well resume in the autumn if the economy weakens, according to five sources,News.Az reports, citing Reuters.

23 Aug 2025-22:36