European Central Bank Hits Pause, Commerzbank CFO Reports

The chief financial officer of Commerzbank informed CNBC on Friday that the European Central Bank (ECB) is likely pausing its rate hiking cycle. In July, the ECB raised interest rates, completing a year of rate increases. ECB President Christine Lagarde suggested that the central bank may continue or pause rate hikes at its upcoming September …

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Interest rates increase by 25 basis points

The European Central Bank (ECB) has made an announcement regarding a new rate decision on Thursday. Daniel Roland | AFP | Getty Images The ECB has increased its main rate by a quarter percentage point, bringing it to 3.75%. This rate hike marks the completion of a full year of consecutive rate increases in the …

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Approaching Pivot Point: Fed, ECB, and Bank of Japan Set for a Momentous Week

The Bank of Japan’s ultra dovish stance on negative interest rates will lead to continued rate differentials between the U.S. and Japan’s central bank, according to economists at Goldman Sachs. This week, the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and European Central Bank are set to announce key interest rate decisions, potentially marking pivotal moments …

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