European Central Bank
The latest news, updates and opinions on European Central Bank from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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London is reclaiming its title as Europe's financial hubBankers are returning to London after an ill-fated exodus to the continent. We should lay out the red carpet, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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UK banks should snap up European rivalsOpinion UK banks should take a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy their European counterparts , says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Central banks have evolved. Are they still fit for purpose?The rise to power and dominance of the central banks has been a key theme in MoneyWeek in its 25 years. Has their rule been benign?
By Simon Wilson Published
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France’s government collapses – could it trigger the next euro crisis?Briefings France’s government has toppled after losing a vote of no-confidence, plunging the euro zone’s second-largest economy into turmoil. Is this 2012 all over again and should Europe be worried?
By Alex Rankine Last updated
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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 burstingCheap 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 againWith 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 environmentTips 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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