ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron’s term ends, FT reports
FRANKFURT, Feb 18 (Reuters) – European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job early, ahead…
Economists say French far right won’t sway ECB pick, but successor manoeuvring is ‘not a good look’
Fresh speculation around who could potentially replace Christine Lagarde if she were to resign has reignited a politically…
ECB says ‘no decision made’ on Lagarde’s potential early exit amid reports
Published on 18/02/2026 – 9:27 GMT+1•Updated 15:20 After reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde is poised to step…
Irish shares hit amid declines in Europe and US stock markets
Mining giants end plans for tie-up, while ECB decides to keep interest rates steady In Dublin, bank shares…
ECB holds rates as inflation cools and economy stays resilient
The European Central Bank has kept interest rates unchanged, saying inflation is on track to return to its…
ECB’s Cipollone says geopolitical risks strengthen case for European payments autonomy
MADRID, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Rising geopolitical tensions are firming the case for Europe to develop payment systems…
No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000
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Savers in Ireland losing out on a combined €3bn as inflation erodes value of their funds
New research has estimated that the combined loss for savers is around €3bn. They are losing out by…
Euro zone manufacturing slips deeper into contraction at year-end, PMI shows
BENGALURU, Jan 2 (Reuters) – Euro zone factory activity retreated further into contraction territory in December as production…
Digital euro: what it is and how we will use the new form of cash
The European Central Bank is determined to break the US grip on card payments Digital euro. Image: Getty…
EU Council backs digital euro with both online and offline functionality
MILAN, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The EU Council on Friday backed a negotiating position for a digital euro…
ECB to hold rates steady as euro zone economy shows resilience
Item 1 of 2 Dark clouds are seen over the building of the European Central Bank (ECB) before…