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ECB's rates at right level barring deviations, ECB VP says

The European Central Bank's interest rates are at the appropriate level barring changes in the economic situation, the ECB's Vice President Luis de Guindos said in an interview published on Monday. Read More

ECB keeps rates unchanged as economy holds up for now

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2% for the third meeting in a row on Thursday and repeated that policy was in a "good place" as economic risks recede and the euro zone shows ... Read More

ECB keeps rates unchanged as economy hums along despite trade strife

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2% in a well-telegraphed decision on Thursday, offering no clues about its next move, even as investors keep betting that one final cut may ... Read More

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Urges ECB to Cut Rates, Restart QE

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani called on the European Central Bank to lower borrowing costs and resume quantitative easing to help prevent gains in the euro from hurting his country’s ... Read More

Italy says its banks can handle budget tax hikes

Banks, insurers face 11 bln euro tax hike through 2028 Italy to increase IRAP corporate tax on financial sector Government also plans hiking flat tax for the wealthy ROME, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Italian ... Read More

Italy complains about strong euro, urges ECB to cut rates

Italy's foreign minister called on the European Central Bank on Friday to reduce interest rates to weaken the euro, warning its strength was hurting his country's exporters. Read More

ECB must quickly raise key rates, says head of Germany's Ifo institute

The European Central Bank must quickly raise interest rates in line with the United States, given high inflation in the euro zone, the head of Germany's Ifo institute told the Augsburger Allgemeine ... Read More