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European Central Bank

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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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However, McElligott believes fears are focused on possible hikes by the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, not the Federal Reserve.

From MarketWatch

Artificial intelligence has only had minor effects on employment in Europe so far, European Central Bank economists said Wednesday, but they warned the technology's future impact was uncertain.

From Barron's

German inflation fell slightly in February, while consumer price growth in France rebounded from pandemic lows, which should reassure the European Central Bank that monetary policy remains in a good place.

From The Wall Street Journal

The European Central Bank said Thursday it booked its third straight loss in 2025 due to the lingering impact of a record run of interest rate hikes.

From Barron's

In a speech to lawmakers Thursday, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said exporters continue to have greater difficulty finding overseas buyers, due in part to changeable policy in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal