Several members of the ECB’s Governing Council have already voiced such fears, stressing that the ECB should cut rates to a “neutral” level as quickly as possible. Deutsche Bank’s Mark Wall said in e-mailed comments that rates may “quite probably” end up below neutral by year-end.

was speaking today after interest rates were cut by a further 25 basis points Business Post subscribers can read:

ECB President Christine Lagarde has firmly stated that Bitcoin will not be included in EU reserves due to concerns over regulatory risks.

Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday:

The ECB is expected to cut rates by 25bps to 2.75% on Thursday as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak. Analysts see further cuts in 2025, but US trade tariffs could add uncertainty.

In his first week as US President, Donald Trump’s crypto policies reportedly drew the attention of a European Central Bank official, encouraging the development of a digital euro.

Investors eye ECB rate decision and press conference for clues on future cuts. Will a dovish stance propel the DAX higher?

Speaking at a press conference, ECB President Christine Lagarde suggested “liquid, secure and safe“ standards for central banks likely precluded Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

Brussels has called on EU member states to help revive the bloc's sluggish economies. It laid out a Competitiveness Compass with policies to boost growth. Can the plan make Europe fit for competing with China and the US?

Europe’s economy stagnated late last year as its former growth engine, Germany, finished a second straight year of shrinking output

US posts impressive growth but less than expected; ECB cuts again with EU stalled; freight rates fall; air travel hits all-time high; UST 10yr at 4.53%; gold up near ATH and oil down; NZ$1 = 56.5 USc;