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The ECB invites to a free concert in Frankfurt to celebrate Europe
The ECB and hr are organising the free concert Europa Open Air in Frankfurt on August 20, featuring the Big Band and Symphony, plus a stand for opinions on new banknotes.
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Economy
ECB warns: Defence spending may raise inflation and interest rates
The ECB warns that increased defence spending could raise inflation and delay interest rate cuts in the eurozone.
Companies
European banking assets grow by 3.63% and approach €34.3 trillion
European banking assets reach €34.33 trillion in March 2026, up 3.63% from a year ago. Non-performing loans rise to 1.98%.
Companies
The ECB unveils the accessible design of the digital euro app
The ECB details the design of the digital euro app, featuring accessibility functions that exceed the European Accessibility Act. It will be tested in the 2027 pilot.
Economy
Negotiated wage pressure stabilises at 2.7% in the first quarter of 2027, according to the ECB
The ECB sets negotiated wage pressure at 2.7% for Q1 2027, with no significant changes from 2026.
Markets
The DAX 40 rebounds by 1.2% and boosts the Ibex 35, which closes the week positively
The DAX 40 rose by 1.2% on Friday to 25,100 points, driven by SAP and a better-than-expected PMI. The Ibex 35 gained 0.9% in the session.
Economy
Eurozone consumers moderate short-term inflation expectations in June
Perceived inflation in the eurozone falls to 3.6% in June, with one-year expectations dropping to 3.0%, according to the ECB survey.
Economy
ECB Cuts Growth Forecast for Eurozone to 0.6% for 2026
The ECB cuts its growth forecast for the eurozone to 0.6% for 2026, four tenths lower, according to the Q3 SPF survey.
Economy
ECB expects inflation in the eurozone to stabilise at 2% by 2026
The ECB expects eurozone inflation to stabilise at 2% by 2026, according to chief economist Philip R. Lane.
Companies
The ECB integrates loans to non-financial companies as permanent collateral from 2027
The ECB permanently integrates loans to non-financial companies as collateral in the Eurosystem, replacing the temporary ACC framework.
Companies
ECB detects slight easing in credit conditions despite volatility
The ECB notes a second quarter of slight easing in credit conditions, although volatility raised funding costs and collateral disputes.
Companies
The ECB will apply climate factors to corporate loans as collateral from 2027
The ECB will apply climate factors to corporate loans used as collateral from late 2027, with a maximum discount of 5% to guard against transition risks.