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ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty

ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift rates several times this year with an initial move in June.

ECB to hold rates steady but keep hikes firmly on the table

ECB to hold rates steady but keep hikes firmly on the table

By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday like most of its global peers this week, but it is also likely to signal that a rate hike, perhaps as soon as June, may be needed to combat an energy-driven

Traders temper euro zone rate hike bets as ECB grapples with Iran war impact

Traders temper euro zone rate hike bets as ECB grapples with Iran war impact

By Harry Robertson and Amanda Cooper LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Traders on Thursday slightly tempered their bets that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates three times this year, after policymakers flagged the trade-off between rising inflation and the hit to growth from higher energy

Standard Chartered pivots to June ECB hike from no hike in 2026 outlook

Standard Chartered pivots to June ECB hike from no hike in 2026 outlook

(Corrects headline to say 2026, not 2006 outlook) May 1 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered said it expects the European Central Bank to deliver a 25-basis-point rate hike in June, having previously projected no rate cuts through 2026, following hawkish remarks from policymakers.

ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit

ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit

FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and warned that the war in Iran was fuelling an energy-led rise in euro zone inflation while taking a toll on economic activity.

Major Central Banks Signal Potential Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns

Major Central Banks Signal Potential Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns

Major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, have left interest rates unchanged this week but have signaled potential rate hikes in the near future. This decision comes as a response to rising energy prices due to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, which could lead to broader inflation. The Federal Reserve maintained its rates, with some policymakers questioning the appropriateness of an 'easing bias' in the policy statement. Similarly, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan have hinted at possible rate increases in upcoming meetings to address inflationary pressures.

Bank of England set to hold rates as Iran war clouds outlook

Bank of England set to hold rates as Iran war clouds outlook

By William Schomberg LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday as it awaits the economic fallout from the Iran war and investors will be on alert for any suggestions that higher borrowing costs are likely to be needed. Like the U.S.

ECB policymakers see first of several rate hikes in June, sources say

ECB policymakers see first of several rate hikes in June, sources say

FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers are likely to raise interest rates at least twice, starting at their next meeting in June, unless a favourable resolution to the Iran conflict quickly drags energy prices to pre-war levels, two sources close to the discussion told

European Central Bank Maintains Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

European Central Bank Maintains Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns

The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to keep its three key interest rates unchanged, as announced by the Governing Council. This decision comes amidst heightened risks to inflation and economic growth, largely driven by the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has caused a significant rise in energy prices. The ECB aims to stabilize inflation at its 2% target in the medium term. Despite the current economic challenges, the euro area has shown resilience, with inflation expectations over the long term remaining well anchored. The ECB plans to continue monitoring the situation closely, adopting a data-dependent approach to future monetary policy decisions.

Euro zone business lending picks up even as Iran war hits sentiment

Euro zone business lending picks up even as Iran war hits sentiment

FRANKFURT, April 29 (Reuters) - Bank lending to euro zone firms accelerated in March, even as the Iran war depressed economic sentiment, European Central Bank data showed on Wednesday, a hopeful sign that the real economy can maintain some resilience even during turbulent times.

Euro zone consumers sharply lift inflation bets, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers sharply lift inflation bets, ECB survey shows

FRANKFURT, April 28 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumers sharply raised their inflation expectations in March, a key European Central Bank survey indicated in a worry for policymakers who fear that high energy costs could push up expectations and make rapid price growth self-perpetuating.

Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey

Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey

FRANKFURT, April 28 (Reuters) - Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the three months to March and expect to continue doing so this quarter as the war in Iran pushes up energy prices and funding costs, a European Central Bank survey showed on Tuesday.