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European Central Bank head targeted in cyberattack attempt

The European Central Bank says its president, Christine Lagarde, was targeted in an attempted cyberattack but no information was compromised

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

'Amazing journey': EU accepts Croatia as 20th eurozone member

European Union finance ministers on Tuesday formally approved Croatia becoming the 20th member of the euro common currency at the start of 2023, a move hailed as the culmination of an "amazing journey" for a Balkan nation once at war.

Reuters · Jul 12, 2022

Global markets post worst first-half performance in decades – as it happened

US stocks have recorded their worst first half in more than 50 years as central bank attempts to slow inflation sparks selloff

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

Central Bank Chiefs Meet to Discuss Inflation Challenge

Central bank chiefs and economists gather Monday evening at their annual forum in southern Portugal to discuss the best approach to the inflationary challenges exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Some 200 delegates will attend the ECB Forum on Central Banking at a luxury hotel in Sintra, west of Lisbon,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 27, 2022

History turns full circle as G7 alarm bells ring over energy once again

First meeting in 1975 grappled with the oil shock – now it is Russia’s war in Ukraine creating angst

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022

Why is the ECB still fiddling over a potential eurozone crisis?

Christine Lagarde is failing to heed the lesson of the last decade: act quickly and act clearly

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

Eurozone interest rates to rise for first time in a decade

The European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates next month for the first time in 11 years in a bid to control soaring inflation, ending a stimulus scheme to support the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2022

Europe's 1st rate hike in 11 years looms amid high inflation

It's decision time again for the European Central Bank

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

With Inflation on Rise, ECB Readies Tougher Action

The European Central Bank is set to announce the end date to its bond-buying stimulus on Thursday, as concerns over the accelerating pace of inflation in the eurozone grip policymakers. The stop is a prelude to the ECB hiking rates for the first time in over a decade in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 9, 2022

'Friend-Shoring' Might Be Bad for Global Growth and Inflation

As geopolitical tensions rise, Western governments have urged international companies to shift more business to friendly countries. Some critics think that could split the global economy into hostile camps, hurting growth and worsening inflation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022