Markets Want to know about ECB rate cuts? Watch Philip Lane not Christine Lagarde, economists sayThe Irish economist isn’t without his detractors, however, with some seeing his messaging as too complex for many to grasp
Economy July rate cut unlikely as ‘questions’ on services inflation remain Philip Lane says that June inflation data has not ‘settled’ regulator’s concerns
Economy Philip Lane dismisses concerns of ‘disorderly market dynamics’ after EU upheaval ECB’s chief economist said that the regulator sees ‘a market repricing’ after election results took their toll on markets
Interest Rates Philip Lane: ‘High level of uncertainty’ and price pressure will keep rates highThe chief economist was speaking at an event in Dublin on Tuesday
Economy Markets should not rule out second ECB rate cut in July, says Barclays analyst Julien Lafargue’s comments come as the regulator is poised to reverse interest rates from their 22-year high this week
Markets Philip Lane: All systems go for the ECB to cut interest rates in JuneThe European Central Bank’s chief economist was speaking in Dublin on Monday
EU Philip Lane calls for more Irish workers in ECB ahead of retirement waveECB chief economist warned the government that a significant portion of the regulator’s Irish workforce would be facing retirement in a decade
Economy Philip Lane ‘confident’ inflation is returning to 2% goalIrish ECB chief economist said that easing pressure in the service sector was an ‘important step’ in price growth reversal
Interest Rates Philip Lane: ECB to make ‘judgement call’ on interest rates soonPhilip Lane said that he expected inflation to stabilise at 2 per cent in the next year
Economy ECB will know ‘a lot more’ to make rate cut decision by June, Philip Lane says ECB chief economist said the lender will have a clearer view on price growth in the second quarter
Inflation ECB’s Philip Lane warns shrinking profit margins key to achieving lower inflationBusinesses will be able to partly absorb rising labour costs due to their level of profitability
Economy Rising wages will put ‘squeeze’ on profits in 2024, Philip Lane warnsThe European Central Bank chief economist forecast that many firms will be unable to pass on increased costs to consumers
Economy Strong wage growth set to fuel another wave of inflation, warns ECB’s Philip LaneThe chief economist of the European Central Bank said wage growth across Europe will drive higher consumption and continued inflation next year
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Economy Philip Lane says Eurozone can still avoid a recessionThe European Central Bank (ECB) chief economist said that he remained confident of avoiding a credit crunch
Economy Phillip Lane warns ECB will keep rates at ‘base case’ of at least 4% to tackle inflationECB chief economist said interest rates are at a level to have a significant impact on inflation, but warned it will take time for price growth to ease
Interest Rates Italian central banker Ignazio Visco says ECB is near the end of rate-hiking cycleThe Italian’s comments are possibly the last from ECB governing council members before the bank’s next interest-rate decision on September 14
Economy ECB chief economist signals inflation will fall in autumn Philip Lane offered cautiously optimistic take on inflation
Banking Big three banks set to make over €5 billion in combined profits Thanks to the series of interest rate hikes by the ECB, both AIB and Bank of Ireland are set to report their highest ever profits – slightly more than in the Celtic Tiger era
Euro Zone Philip Lane says there’s still momentum in euro zone inflation, but disinflation is coming The European Central Bank has said it still sees “significant upside risks” to the inflation outlook, which currently envisages the 2 per cent goal being met in the second half of 2025