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EU regions face 7.6 percent agriculture growth hit from heat
A new ECB working paper estimates that extreme heat waves and droughts could reduce annual agricultural growth by up to 7.6 percentage points in EU regions.
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Euro area wage growth stable at 2.6 percent for 2026
The European Central Bank's wage tracker indicates stable negotiated wage growth of around 2.6 percent by end-2026.
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Lane: Euro area inflation to reach 3.0 percent in 2026
Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, presented the Eurosystem staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area economy.
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AI investment is driven stronger domestically
A new ECB working paper finds that innovation diffusion and strategic complementarities in AI investment are significantly stronger domestically than internationally.
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On-site inspections curb bank CRE risk persistently
European banking supervisors' activities mitigate credit risk from commercial real estate portfolios, an ECB study finds.
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Inflation hit household wealth, reducing inequality
The 2023 Household Finance and Consumption Survey reveals that euro area inflation between 2021 and 2023 significantly reduced the real value of household assets and liabilities.
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ECB models trade-offs between price and financial stability
A new European Central Bank discussion paper documents the models used to analyze the interactions and trade-offs between price and financial stability.
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FDI distance elasticity varies by sector, aggregate models mislead
A new European Central Bank working paper reveals that aggregate models of foreign direct investment (FDI) mask significant sector-specific heterogeneities in the distance elasticity.
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ECB portfolios on track for emissions targets, transparency up
The European Central Bank's climate disclosures show continued decline in carbon emissions from its portfolios.
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Lagarde: Digital euro and tokenisation to counter fragmentation
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde outlined a comprehensive strategy to address fragmentation in European payments and capital markets.
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Green transition needs €477bn annually, private capital key
ECB President Christine Lagarde informed MEP Bruno Gonçalves that the EU requires an additional €477 billion annually for green investments.
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ECB Council decisions span climate, payments, bank reporting
The European Central Bank's Governing Council approved the publication of climate-related financial disclosures and new T2 operating hours.