Central banks
Trump’s in. Here’s what it means for Europe.
From energy and trade to finance and defense, here’s how Donald Trump’s second presidency will impact EU policy.
A Trump trade war 2.0 will be worse than the first for Europe
‘Bitter medicine’: Why some EU officials quietly yearn for Trump
Digital euro sparks sovereignty battle between EU governments and ECB
IMF warns war and protectionism to hurt world economy
IMF’s end-of-inflation party sobered by debt, war … and a US election
UK inflation falls below 2 percent
Italy, Germany, Netherlands short-listed for top job running EU dirty money watchdog
Germany’s spot will vex other EU countries after Frankfurt was chosen to host the watchdog.
ECB to cut rates again as economic outlook sours
The central bank is being bounced into easing policy faster than it wanted to — but it still isn’t throwing caution to the wind.
Mystery creator of Bitcoin identified, new HBO documentary claims
The revelation could send shockwaves through cryptocurrency markets and beyond.
EU cross-border bank mergers pose real risks, Nagel warns
Key among the risks is the lack of a common deposit guarantee scheme, which could leave customers exposed.
Ireland has a problem everyone wants: How to spend €14.1B windfall from Apple
More billions are on the way from the tech giant as the Irish hoover up multinational taxes at a breakneck pace — but struggle to build what this booming nation needs.
FS policy: 20 people to meet at Labour’s conference
Looking to influence financial services policy but unsure who to meet at Labour’s inaugural party conference in Liverpool this weekend? Politicians, advisers or policy wonks: We’ve got …
You’re on your own implementing Draghi report, Lagarde tells governments
“Structural reforms are not the responsibility of the central bank — they are the responsibility of governments,” European Central Bank president says.
ECB to cut interest rates, but keep cautious stance amid uncertainty
Inflation likely won’t return to target until late next year, a new set of economic forecasts is expected to confirm Thursday.
Exiled Libyan central bank chief sees safe route home after attempted coup
Sadiq Al-Kabir says the attempted takeover by hostile government forces has backfired.
Sánchez triggers anger by picking ally for Spain’s central bank
José Luis Escrivá has all the experience needed for the job but may struggle to escape the taint of cronyism.
Iran pays millions in ransom to end massive cyberattack on banks, officials say
IRLeaks, a group with a history of hacking Iranian companies, was said to be responsible.
German businesses fear far right success will scare off much-needed workers
Anti-immigration rhetoric is increasingly being adopted by politicians — but the German economy needs both foreign workers and investors.
Cooling inflation sets up ECB rate cut in September
Broad slowdown in prices gives central bank space to support slowing European economy.
Further rate cuts likely but beware of geopolitics, Cypriot bank chief says
Straddling three continents, Cyprus worries only about the geopolitics on its doorstep.
Sharp slowdown in wage growth boosts ECB rate cut hopes
Olympic boost can’t cover up the ongoing crisis in eurozone manufacturing.
A killjoy’s guide to how the financial turmoil might screw up your life
What could possibly go wrong?
Trump says presidents have the right to influence Fed policy
Trump’s comments mark the clearest signal yet on how he might try to blunt the central bank’s autonomy should he win a second term in November.
Global market rout may force central banks into early rate cuts
Analysts question whether the U.S. Fed has left it too late to begin cutting rates to save the economy from falling into a recession
The UK’s first rate cut in four years is awkward for Labour
The U.K.’s finance minister spent all week saying Britain’s economy is broken. Then the BoE cut interest rates.
Malta central bank chief steps down ahead of criminal trial
Domestic pressure gets the better of embattled finance minister-turned-governor.
Eurozone inflation surprisingly ticks up in July
‘Sticky‘ service prices set to test the ECB’s nerve in September.
BoE set for knife-edge decision on first rate cut
Relief is in sight — but it’s still not a done deal.
Maltese central bank chief defies calls to resign amid sprawling corruption case
Edward Scicluna says he will remain in office despite ongoing criminal proceedings against him, citing a controversial carve-out for central bankers.