2025 inflation seen at 2.0% vs. previous 2.2%; 2026 revised to 1.8% from 2.0%. 2025 GDP growth seen at 1.1% vs. 0.9%, 2026 at 1.1% vs 1.2% Euro zone companies report slowdown in activity and China competition. Tariffs to have 0.06% downward impact on inflation in both 2025 and 2026, broadly neutral on balance in 2027.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the outlook for inflation is "more uncertain than usual." She said inflation could turn out to be lower "if higher tariffs lead to lower demand for euro-area exports and induce countries with ...

The euro zone economy has remained resilient to the pervasive uncertainty caused by a global trade war, a slew of data showed on Friday, even as European Central Bank policymakers appeared to temper market bets on no more rate cuts.

European Central Bank policymakers pushing for another reduction in interest rates face an uphill battle, according to people familiar with the matter.

The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its interest rate at 2% on Thursday as it put a pause in the rate-cutting cycle amid stable inflation and renewed global uncertainty.

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday and offered a modestly upbeat assessment of the euro zone economy, raising doubts among investors about further policy easing even while U.

There’s little reason for the European Central Bank to lower interest rates further unless the economy suffers a major blow, according to Governing Council member Martins Kazaks.

BNP Paribas economists are no longer calling for a 25 basis point cut from the European Central Bank in September following the press conference from ECB chief Christine Lagarde. BNP said Lagarde played down an undershooting of ECB staff inflation forecasts,

The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged as inflation hit its 2% target. Lagarde urged patience, citing global risks and reaffirming a data-driven approach. View on euronews