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 European Central Bank on Thursday lifted rates and warned of an extended period of rising prices, and eyes are now on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting next week.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise its key interest rate after a two-day meeting starting Wednesday, trying to push down inflation without denting economic growth.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

In Europe, the European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates again due to elevated energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The European Central Bank has called on banks in the eurozone to present a plan of action to address the increased threats posed by new AI models by October 31.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 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