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International liquidity lines support the smooth transmission of monetary policy, says Chief Economist Philip R. Lane at the CF40-Euro50 luncheon in Shanghai.
Read the speech ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date…
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Has food inflation lost its bite?
We explain why food inflation has fallen sharply, why new pressures are building from energy and extreme weather, and why many households are still feeling the impact of higher food prices link.europa.eu/vwnb6n
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Can you spot a scam?
In our latest podcast episode, Catherine follows the trail of a fake ECB email to uncover how fraudsters exploit trust, create urgency and use new technologies to trick people – and what you can do to stay one step ahead.
Listen 👉 pod.link/ecbpodcast/episode/…
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How did the euro area current account balance evolve in August? How does it compare with the same month a year earlier?
Find out more in the press release ecb.europa.eu/press/stats/bo…
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Simplification and integration are two sides of the same coin, which is the competitiveness agenda, Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson tells @DiePressecom.
That’s why it’s crucial that the European Commission's banking reform package keeps both sides together link.europa.eu/jphGFr
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From Keynes’s famous “digging holes” example to modern stabilisation policy, Economics has come a long way in understanding how governments can respond to crises.
The 2026 Nobel Prize recognises that progress. This blog post explains the research behind it link.europa.eu/MFGqkg
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Climate change and nature degradation are a certainty in an uncertain world, says Executive Board member Frank Elderson.
Stronger resilience requires adaptation and mitigation, sustained investment, international cooperation, and early, decisive action link.europa.eu/V3D7M6
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Watch live at 8:00 CET: Executive Board member Frank Elderson talks about navigating climate risks in an uncertain world at the Green Swan conference in Manila, organised by @BIS_org, @BangkoSentral, @bancaditalia and @NGFS_.
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The global economy has proven surprisingly resilient to uncertainty, says President @Lagarde. A return to an international economic order grounded in openness, predictability and the rule of law would help trade and investment. Read the IMFC statement link.europa.eu/XfnbnP
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.@EU_Commission @ecb #Eurogroup to set up a dialogue with China to discuss macroeconomic policy.
We aim to foster mutual understanding, sustainable growth and a vibrant industry while preserving the rules-based international order.
We look forward to continuing this work.
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The world is becoming more complex, more interconnected and more uncertain on a daily basis, says Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson.
In this environment, banks need to build their resilience and prepare adequately for unexpected surprises link.europa.eu/NH9FGG
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Europe has much to gain from AI, says Chief Economist Philip R. Lane at the International AI Summit in Dublin. Realising these benefits will require action from a wide range of actors to support the sustainable transformation of the economy.
Read the speech ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date…
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Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the ECB on 9-10 September 2026 ecb.europa.eu/press/accounts…
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Live now: Chief Economist Philip R. Lane takes part in a fireside chat on inflation dynamics in the euro area at the @SocieteGenerale Global Markets Conference.
Watch the livestream socgen.canalchat.fr/e/gmc/20…
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Climate change and the transition to a carbon-neutral economy do not affect everyone equally.
The distributional effects of climate change and the transition can become relevant for price and financial stability link.europa.eu/VQDjBj
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We are working to ensure people can use cash in both physical and digital form, Executive Board member Piero Cipollone tells @Corriere.
The digital euro will offer the highest standards of security, resilience and reliability, at no cost to individuals link.europa.eu/WWmX4R
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European banks are much more resilient than in 2012, says Supervisory Board member Patrick Montagner.
With uncertainty rising, it is crucial that any changes to banking rules preserve this resilience. Read the interview bankingsupervision.europa.eu…
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In the digital age, payments and finance need a trusted monetary anchor, says Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.
We are modernising public money and building a European financial system that is more innovative, integrated, resilient and competitive link.europa.eu/Kgw7mF
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