Summary: Economic activity edged down but household spending and business fixed investment remain strong. (Change) Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, and broader price pressures. (No...
Central Bank
ECB Press Release April 14, 2022 – What Has Changed?
Summary The Governing Council judged that the incoming data since its last meeting reinforced its expectation that net asset purchases under its asset purchase programme should be concluded in the third quarter. (No Change) The ECB’s monetary policy will depend on the...
FOMC, March 16, 2022, Press Release – What has Changed?
Summary: References to COVID-19 and vaccine removed. (Change) Job gains have been strong. (Change) Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, and broader price pressures. (New) The invasion of...
ECB Press Release March 10, 2022 – What Has Changed?
Summary ECB will ensure smooth liquidity conditions and implement the sanctions decided by the European Union and European governments. (New) Monthly net purchases under the APP will amount to €40 billion in April, €30 billion in May and €20 billion in June. The...
FOMC, January 26, 2022, Press Release – What Has Changed?
Summary: Indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. The sectors most adversely affected by the pandemic have improved in recent months but have been affected by the recent sharp rise in COVID-19 cases. (No Change) Supply and demand...
ECB Press Release December 16, 2021 – What Has Changed?
Summary Progress on economic recovery and towards its medium-term inflation target permits a step-by-step reduction in the pace of its asset purchases over the coming quarters. (New) discontinue net asset purchases under the Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme...
FOMC, December 15, 2021, Press Release – What Has Changed?
Summary With progress on vaccinations and strong policy support, indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. The sectors most adversely affected by the pandemic have improved in recent months, but continue to be affected by COVID-19....
FOMC, November 3, 2021, Press Release – What Has Changed?
Summary – Published November 11, 2021 With progress on vaccinations and strong policy support, indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. The rise in COVID-19 cases has slowed recovery of the sectors most adversely affected. (Change)...
ECB Press Release October 28, 2021 – What Has changed?
Summary A symmetric inflation target of two per cent over the medium term (No Change) Expects the key ECB interest rates to remain at their present or lower levels until it sees inflation reaching two per cent well ahead of the end of its projection horizon and...
FOMC, September 22, 2021, Press Release – What Has Changed?
Summary – Published September 22, 2021 With progress on vaccinations and strong policy support, indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. The rise in COVID-19 cases has slowed recovery of the sectors most adversely affected. (Change)...
ECB Press Release July 22, 2021 – What has changed?
Summary A symmetric inflation target of two per cent over the medium term (New) Expects the key ECB interest rates to remain at their present or lower levels until it sees inflation reaching two per cent well ahead of the end of its projection horizon and durably for...
FOMC, June 16, 2021, Press Release – What Has Changed
Summary – Published June 16, 2021 Amid progress on vaccinations and strong policy support, indicators of economic activity and employment strengthened. (No Change) Inflation has risen, largely reflecting transitory factors. (No Change) Financial conditions have...
ECB Press Release June 10, 2021- What has changed?
Summary The interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00% to 0.25% and -0.50% respectively. Interest rates shall remain at their present or lower levels...
FOMC, April 28, 2021, Press Release – What Has Changed?
Summary – Published April 28, 2021 Amid progress on vaccinations and strong policy support, indicators of economic activity and employment strengthened. (Change) Inflation has risen, largely reflecting transitory factors. (Change) The ongoing public health crisis...
ECB Press Release April 22, 2021 – What Has Changed?
Summary The interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00% to 0.25% and -0.50% respectively. Interest rates shall remain at their present or lower levels...
FOMC, March 17, 2021, Press Release – What Has Changed?
Summary Following a moderation in the pace of the recovery, indicators of economic activity and employment have turned up recently. (Change) Inflation continues to run below 2 percent. (Change) Financial conditions have improved in part reflecting policy measures to...
ECB Press Release March 11, 2021 – What Has Changed?
Summary The interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00% t, 0.25% and -0.50% respectively. (No Change) Continues the purchases under the pandemic...
FOMC, January 27, 2021, Press Release – What Has Changed?
Summary Economic activity and employment has moderated in recent months, with weakness concentrated in the sectors most adversely affected by the pandemic. (Change) Weaker demand and earlier decline in oil prices have been holding down consumer price inflation. (No...
ECB Press Release January 21, 2021 – What Has Changed?
Summary Reconfirms its very accommodative policy stance (Change) The interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00% t, 0.25% and -0.50% respectively. (No...
FOMC, December 16, 2020, Press Release – What Has Changed?
Summary Economic activity and employment continued to recover but remain well below their levels at the beginning of the year. (No Change) Weaker demand and earlier decline in oil prices have been holding down consumer price inflation. (No Change) Financial conditions...