European Central Bank
The latest news, updates and opinions on European Central Bank from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Do we need central banks, or is it time to privatise money?
Analysis Free banking is one alternative to central banks, but would switching to a radical new system be worth the risk?
By Stuart Watkins Published
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The French economy's Macron bubble is bursting
Cheap debt and a luxury boom have flattered the French economy. That streak of luck is running out.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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The Bank of England can’t afford to hike interest rates again
With inflation falling, the cost of borrowing rising and the economy heading into an election year, the Bank of England can’t afford to increase interest rates again.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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3 stocks to buy in a high interest rate environment
Tips We take a look at three stocks to buy in a high interest rate environment that should be able to navigate economic uncertainty.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Bank of England raises interest rate by 0.5%
News The Bank of England has raised interest rates once again, this time by 0.5%. This takes the bank’s base rate to 3.5%, the highest it’s been since 2008.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Eurozone inflation hits 10.7% in October
News Inflation across the eurozone hit 10.7% in October. What does it mean for your money?
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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The end of cheap money hits the markets
News Markets have swooned as central banks raise interest rates, leaving the era of cheap money behind.
By Alex Rankine Published
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A forgotten lesson on the dangers of energy price caps
Analysis Liz Truss’s proposed energy price cap is an ambitious gamble. But a similar programme in Spain ended up being a fiasco, say Max King and Tom Murley. Here, they explain why Truss’s plan could be doomed to failure.
By Max King Published
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Central banks can’t solve our current economic problems
Analysis Traditionally, as we hit recessionary times, central banks have lowered interest rates. But that’s not an option this time. If anyone can help dull the economic pain, it’s not the Bank of England, it’s the government. John Stepek explains why.
By John Stepek Published
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