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European Central Bank (ECB)

Central bank for euro area countries

europa.eu

Headquarters: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Founded year: 1998
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 1,000–5,500

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Latest news about European Central Bank (ECB)

In short: ECB raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to curb inflation caused by the Middle East war.

Company announcements

June 15 ECB

ECB reports continued decline in carbon emissions of portfolios

Eurosystem and ECB portfolios on track to meet emissions reduction targets, with inflation-adjusted metrics disclosed for first time.

June 15 ECB

ECB President discusses digital euro and tokenisation

She highlights ECB projects for tokenised settlements and the digital euro to enhance European payments integration.

June 12 ECB

ECB publishes Governing Council decisions from 12 June 2026

The decisions cover climate disclosures, T2 operating hours extension, balance sheet changes, IReF milestones, and compliance with ESG stress testing guidelines.

June 11 ECB

ECB sees 0.8% GDP growth and 3.0% inflation in 2026

Higher energy prices from Middle East conflict weigh on growth, while inflation peaks mid-2026 before easing to target by 2028.

Media coverage

Yesterday Investing.com

ECB May Need More Hikes as Europe’s Inflation Shock Lingers | Investing.com

Europe will have to contend with the energy price shock for months despite the tentative U.S.-Iran...

Yesterday Reuters

ECB wage tracker shows muted pay pressure despite war inflation

Euro zone negotiated wage growth appears to be slowing as predicted, European Central Bank data show...

June 16 Bloomberg

ECB’s Makhlouf Sees Lingering Price Pressures Despite Iran Deal

European Central Bank Governing Council member Gabriel Makhlouf played down the idea that a peace deal between the US and Iran would quickly change the trajectory of euro-area inflation.

June 16 Morningstar

ECB May yet Raise Key Rate Again if Evidence Points to Inflation Concerns, Chief...

The European Central Bank may again raise its key interest rate, despite the "welcome" news of a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran...

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