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Bitcoin on 'Road to Irrelevance,' European Central Bank Says

In a merciless commentary, two authors from the bank's Market Infrastructure and Payments business area unload on bitcoin.

Dollar falls after Federal Reserve shift in tone, stocks mixed

Dollar falls after Federal Reserve shift in tone, stocks mixed

New York (AFP) - The dollar continued to retreat Thursday on shifting expectations for US monetary policy, while global stocks finished mixed after digesting data showing record low eurozone unemployment and a moderation in US inflation.

ECB says bitcoin is on ‘road to irrelevance’ amid crypto collapse

ECB says bitcoin is on ‘road to irrelevance’ amid crypto collapse

European Bank criticises digital currency sector for facilitating illegal activity

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Stocks diverge ahead of next Fed rate signal

London (AFP) - Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday as eurozone inflation slowed for the first time in 17 months and investors awaited fresh signals about the US central bank's interest rate plans.

Europe's inflation likely hasn't peaked, ECB's Lagarde says

The head of the European Central Bank says she doesn't believe inflation has peaked after reaching the highest levels on record

The Independent UK

Eurozone inflation hasn't peaked yet, says ECB's Lagarde

Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Eurozone inflation is running at a record high and has not yet peaked, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Monday, signalling further interest rate hikes to come.

Slovak police renew bribery charge against central bank governor Kazimir - lawyer

Slovak police have resurrected a bribery charge against Slovak central bank Governor and European Central Bank policymaker Peter Kazimir, his lawyer said on Thursday, while Kazimir called the allegation a lie.

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Lagarde warns ECB may do more than withdraw stimulus

Lagarde warns ECB may do more than withdraw stimulus

The president of the European Central Bank is warning the bank may have to raise interest rates beyond merely withdrawing stimulus and into territory that could restrain growth

The Independent UK

Permanent TSB latest bank to up mortgage interest rates - What it means for you

Permanent TSB latest bank to up mortgage interest rates - What it means for you

The changes follow three rounds of interest rate increases from the European Central Bank in recent months

G20 watchdog says bank climate stress tests may understate exposures

G20 watchdog says bank climate stress tests may understate exposures

Climate-related stress tests for banks need to better capture the indirect fallout of climate change on lenders and the wider global economy, the G20's Financial Stability Board said on Tuesday.

Taxing banks' excessive profits – be careful what you wish for

Taxing banks' excessive profits – be careful what you wish for

Hard-working New Zealanders will suffer the consequences of bank windfall taxes: higher interest rates, monetary policies frustrated, and a weaker financial system.

Greece's 'Watergate' explained: why the European Parliament is investigating over a wiretapping scandal

Greece's 'Watergate' explained: why the European Parliament is investigating over a wiretapping scandal

After Greece and the European Central Bank agreed post-economic-crash bailout terms in 2010, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a 146-page report outlining all the key state problems that were seen as having caused Greece’s fiscal crisis.

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European Central Bank leader doubles down on rate increases

European Central Bank leader doubles down on rate increases

The head of the European Central Bank underlined the bank’s determination to fight rampant inflation with more interest rate increases on top of recent record hikes

The Independent UK

European Central Bank pushes banks to speed up climate work

European Central Bank pushes banks to speed up climate work

The European Central Bank is warning that many financial institutions are moving too slowly to shield themselves and Europe’s banking system from the impact of climate change

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Inflation hits new record in Europe, slowing economy

Inflation just keeps punishing the European economy

New Italian government seeks to raise cash ceiling

Rome (AFP) - Cash is king in Italy, and the debate over limiting payments in notes and coins is heating up again under the country's new right-wing government.

Miners weigh on ASX, US tech giants hit by inflation woes, and ECB raises rates

The ASX ended lower as big miners were sold off; shares in Facebook owner Meta Platforms and Amazon plunge as inflation hits earnings, and the European Central Bank raises interest rates again.

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The Bank of Canada just hiked interest rates for the sixth time — is it too late?

Following closely on the heels of the European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, the Bank of Canada has raised its target interest rate by 50 basis points. This is its sixth interest rate hike this year.

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ECB hikes rates again despite 'looming recession'

Frankfurt (AFP) - The European Central Bank announced another jumbo interest rate hike on Thursday and said further increases would follow to combat soaring inflation, even as its president, Christine Lagarde, acknowledged that a recession was looming.

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European Central Bank hikes interest rates, fuelling recession fears

ECB chief Christine Lagarde notes concerns but warns of further hikes to tackle soaring eurozone inflation

ECB warns of 'looming recession'

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank announced another jumbo interest rate hike on Thursday and said further increases would follow to combat soaring inflation, even as its president, Christine Lagarde, warned a eurozone recession was looming.

Markets mixed as investors digest ECB hike, US data

London (AFP) - Volatile markets were mostly trading up on Thursday after the ECB announced an expected hike to interest rates in the face of sky-high inflation and the US economy posted positive figures.

ECB warns of 'looming recession' as it again hikes rates

Frankfurt (AFP) - The European Central Bank announced another jumbo interest rate hike on Thursday and said further increases would follow to combat soaring inflation, even as its president, Christine Lagarde, warned a eurozone recession was looming.

ECB's interest rate rise could help 'contain' house prices and inflation, says Leo Varadkar

The Tanaiste said that while the rise will not be welcomed by mortgage holders or borrowers, it will help bring down inflation and could bring down house prices

The European Central Bank announce 0.75% hike to interest rates - How it will affect your pocket

Following a meeting this afternoon in Frankfurt, it confirmed that interest rates would rise a further 0.75 per cent

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