European Central Bank
De Guindos emphasizes central bank independence, EU financial autonomy
ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos underscored the critical importance of central bank independence for price stability and lower interest rates.
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De Guindos warns of global uncertainty and euro area financial stability risks
ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos stated on January 14, 2026, that the euro area faces elevated financial stability risks amid profound global uncertainty and geopolitical shifts.
ECB study details barriers and potential of EU Single Market
The European Central Bank's latest article explores the untapped potential of the EU Single Market, a cornerstone of European integration.
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ECB survey reveals housing Sharpe ratio recovery, points to investment growth
The European Central Bank's Consumer Expectations Survey introduces a new housing Sharpe ratio, indicating a marked improvement over the past year.
Global central bankers affirm support for Fed Chair Powell, stress independence
Central bank leaders from around the world, including ECB President Christine Lagarde, issued a joint statement affirming their solidarity with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell.
ECB study finds euro area fiscal policy reacts to monetary policy stance
A new European Central Bank working paper examines how fiscal policy in the euro area responds to monetary policy.
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ECB paper finds fiscal policy reacts substitutively to monetary policy
A new European Central Bank working paper examines how fiscal policy in the euro area reacted to monetary policy between 1999 and 2019.
ECB enhances global trade tracker with real-time satellite data
Recent global shocks have underscored the importance of timely trade monitoring.
ECB research unveils novel method for identifying financial liquidity spirals
A new European Central Bank working paper introduces a novel method for studying liquidity spirals, which pose significant risks to financial stability.
ECB study introduces method to detect financial liquidity spirals
A new European Central Bank working paper introduces a novel method for studying liquidity spirals and identifying them before financial markets are disrupted.
ECB showcases global central bank visual communication strategies
Central banks worldwide are increasingly using visuals to explain complex monetary policy to the public.
ECB analysis links persistent food inflation to commodity prices and expectations
An ECB analysis highlights the persistent food inflation in 2025, driven by specific commodity prices and structural factors.