European Central Bank

British  

noun

1.  ECB.  the central bank of the European Union, established in 1998 to oversee the process of European Monetary Union and subsequently to direct monetary policy within the countries using the euro

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European Central Bank

The 10-year Bund yield faces upside resistance at year-to-date highs around 3.21%, while a rate hike by the European Central Bank in September is almost fully priced, the rates strategist says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

The latest jump in oil prices will be a concern for European Central Bank policymakers, who are due to announce a decision later on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Fresh fighting in the Middle East and rising oil prices have put the European Central Bank on alert ahead of its rate-setting meeting on Thursday.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde nevertheless expressed alarm Thursday at the Houthi attack on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Protocol on the Statute of the European System of central banks and of the European Central Bank 4.

From The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992 by European Union