ECB officials outline inflation and growth outlook

October 04, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

On October 3, 2025, Isabel Schnabel and Philip Lane, senior European Central Bank executives, delivered speeches addressing inflation trends and economic projections for the euro area. They emphasized a data-dependent monetary policy amid ongoing uncertainties.

Philip Lane details ECB monetary policy in Frankfurt speech

Philip R. Lane, ECB Executive Board member, delivered a keynote speech on October 6, 2025, in Frankfurt am Main, outlining the ECB's monetary policy strategy and current inflation outlook. He emphasized the symmetric 2% inflation target over the medium term and a flexible, data-dependent approach to future decisions. The speech highlighted projections showing inflation stabilizing near the target amid ongoing disinflation.

Fed's Goolsbee says central bank positioned for further rate cuts

October 04, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee stated that the U.S. central bank is well positioned to lower interest rates further if economic data supports it. In a CNBC interview, he highlighted cooling inflation and a solid labor market as key factors. The remarks follow the Fed's recent half-percentage-point rate cut.

Divided Congress threatens Fed independence more than Trump

An analysis argues that political gridlock in Congress presents a larger risk to the Federal Reserve's independence than actions by President Donald Trump. While Trump has voiced criticisms of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he has not attempted to remove him or directly interfere with monetary policy. The real danger lies in congressional battles over fiscal policy that could pressure the central bank.

Lagarde addresses euro's international role at EU parliament hearing

October 07, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde spoke before the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on October 6, 2025, highlighting the euro area's economic resilience amid global uncertainties. She outlined growth and inflation projections while emphasizing the need to strengthen the euro's global standing. Lagarde called for reforms to enhance Europe's economic foundations and geopolitical position.