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US tariffs primarily burden domestic firms and consumers
A recent European Central Bank analysis indicates that the costs of higher US tariffs are predominantly borne by US firms and consumers.
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Speech
Schnabel: Geopolitical shifts complicate ECB policy path
ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel discussed the implications of geopolitical fragmentation for monetary policy at the University of Zurich on March 27, 2026.
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ECB outlines euro area economic outlook with adverse scenarios
Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board, presented the ECB's outlook for the euro area economy.
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Securities losses impact monetary policy transmission through bank collateral
A new ECB working paper demonstrates that losses on banks' securities portfolios significantly impact monetary policy transmission.
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ECB paper highlights financial stability risks from synthetic risk transfers
A new European Central Bank working paper identifies three key risks to financial stability stemming from synthetic risk transfers (SRTs).
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Digital euro offers banks new opportunities and strengthens European autonomy
The digital euro is presented as a strategic investment for European autonomy, monetary sovereignty, and financial resilience.
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ECB evaluates Consumer Expectations Survey pilot phase
The European Central Bank has published a first evaluation of its new Consumer Expectations Survey (CES).
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Quantile model reveals non-linear tail risks in European corporate defaults
A new working paper from the European Central Bank introduces a Quantile Probability of Default (QPD) framework to measure sector-level corporate credit risk.
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DeFi governance concentration challenges regulatory oversight
A new ECB working paper reveals that governance in Decentralised Finance (DeFi) protocols is highly concentrated, challenging the implementation of effective regulation and supervision.
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Digital banks show stronger, faster monetary policy transmission
A new ECB working paper finds that digital banks transmit monetary policy more strongly and rapidly than traditional banks, particularly during tightening cycles.
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Euro repo market acts as shock absorber in stress periods
A new ECB working paper finds the euro-denominated repo market acts as a shock absorber during financial stress.
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Large energy shocks trigger non-linear inflation, demanding differentiated policy
A new European Central Bank Working Paper finds that euro area inflation reacts disproportionately to large energy shocks, while small shocks have no significant effect.