European Central Bank

Markets expect ECB interest rate hike this year

Traders in the fixed-income market expect that the European Central Bank (ECB) will have to tighten monetary policy this year to curb inflation.

The leaders at the castle: How the EU will become stronger

How can the EU stand firm in a world of offensive actions and threats from the East and the West? This question is the focus as Council President António Costa gathers EU heads of state and government for a "reflection meeting" at a Belgian castle.

Lagarde: Stronger euro could push eurozone inflation below target

A stronger euro could push inflation in the eurozone below its inflation target, Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank (ECB), warns. She says the inflation outlook is more uncertain than usual.

The idea about Powell: ongoing attack

A number of central banks around the world, including the Swedish Riksbank, are showing their support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in his conflict with President Donald Trump. Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen says on SVT's "Aktuellt": "This is an ongoing attack on Powell personally."

ECB president Christine Lagarde earns 50 percent more than central bank stated

ECB leaves interest rate unchanged

As expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) leaves the main policy rate unchanged at 2.0 percent.

Swedish banks must review risks in Baltic countries

The major Swedish banks Swedbank and SEB operate their operations in the Baltic countries with increased risks, according to the European Central Bank (ECB), sources say.

Thedéen: Time to investigate the e-krona again

It is time to once again investigate whether Sweden should have an e-krona. This is the opinion of Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. There is a reason why things are moving so quickly in Europe now, he says.