ECB holds interest rates at 2%
Central bank says labour market is ‘robust’ and private balance sheets are ‘solid’
Central bank says labour market is ‘robust’ and private balance sheets are ‘solid’

Unless the war ends quickly, a rise in Eurozone interest rates looks inevitable

Economists expect ECB to keep rates on hold at December meeting

Policymakers warn risks to economy from energy shock driven by Middle East conflict have ‘intensified’

Plus central bank hold ’em

The market’s calm in the face of war is beginning to crack

Central bank appears to be shifting its focus more to wholesale markets