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Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at our two percent target in the medium term. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop • the risks to the economic outlook • the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions Published and recorded during our press conference on 29 October 2026. Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 29 October 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2026/html/mopo_statement_explained_october.en.html Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement, 29 October 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is261029~5c5ffe99e5.en.html Monetary policy decisions, 29 October 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.mp261029~9a493adf17.en.html Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 29 October 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/shared/pdf/ecb.ds261029~3abd26884e.en.pdf European Central Bank https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html #MonetaryPolicy #EuropeanCentralBank #ChristineLagarde #Finance #FinancialConditions #Inflation #EconomicActivity #EconomicOutlook #PressConference #Banking #CentralBanking #Podcast #Economics #EU #Europe #ECB

A listener sent us an alarming email that appeared to come from the ECB. It looked official. It wasn’t. Our host Catherine follows the trail of this email and speaks to an expert to uncover how fraudsters exploit trust, create urgency and use new technologies to trick people – and what you can do to stay one step ahead. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Recorded on 13 October and published on 20 October 2026. Further Reading: Scammers don’t hack systems anymore...they hack YOU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoYfeWjj4FU Fraud – misuse of ECB name and logo https://www.ecb.europa.eu/services/using-our-site/disclaimer/html/misuse.en.html Consumer protection https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/about/organisation/national-supervisors/consumer-protection/html/index.en.html European Banking Authority: key tips to help consumers detect, prevent, and act on online frauds and scams https://www.eba.europa.eu/publications-and-media/press-releases/esas-publish-key-tips-help-consumers-detect-prevent-and-act-online-frauds-and-scams ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/?hl=en Euro Matters on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1E7EirKc3SF…5a33d7abb83a427e Euro Matters on Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/euro…st/id1481819425

We often hear that Europe is falling behind. But is it really that simple? Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman argues that the situation is more nuanced. In the latest episode of Euro Matters, he talks to host Stefania Secola about Europe's competitiveness, innovation, fragmentation, and our place in a changing global economy. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Recorded on 16 September and published on 6 October 2026. ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/?hl=en Paul Krugman’s blog on substack https://paulkrugman.substack.com/ Paul Krugman’s speech at the ECB Annual research conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Vx6WKr8y0 Euro Matters on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1E7EirKc3SF…5a33d7abb83a427e Euro Matters on Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/euro…st/id1481819425

He’s spent over two decades in central banking, helped lead Croatia into the euro area and is now the ECB’s Vice-President. In this episode of In Conversation, Boris Vujčić joins our host Stefania Secola to reflect on the experiences that shaped him, discuss European financial stability and share his top priorities for his new role. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Boris Vujčić https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/decisions/html/cvvujcic.en.html Speech by Boris Vujčić: Listening to households: expectations, behaviour and monetary policy https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2026/html/ecb.sp260901~bb28f33f54.en.html ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/ Euro Matters on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1E7EirKc3SF0dji6ZdwlVF?si=5a33d7abb83a427e Euro Matters on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/euro-matters-the-european-central-bank-podcast/id1481819425

Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at our two percent target. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop • the risks to the economic outlook • the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions Published and recorded during our press conference on 10 September 2026. Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 10 September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2026/html/mopo_statement_explained_september.en.html Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement, 10 September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is260910~6a45359cfc.en.html Monetary policy decisions, 10 September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.mp260910~314e508016.en.html Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 10 September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/shared/pdf/ecb.ds260910~fbf0ab9b8d.en.pdf Macroeconomic projections, September 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/projections/html/ecb.projections202609_ecbstaff~8e340fc69d.en.html European Central Bank https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html #MonetaryPolicy #EuropeanCentralBank #ChristineLagarde #Finance #FinancialConditions #Inflation #EconomicActivity #EconomicOutlook #PressConference #Banking #CentralBanking #Podcast #Economics #EU #Europe #ECB

Salaries, savings, spending – we trust our banks to handle it all. But how do we know our money is really safe? In our latest What the Euro?! episode, Catherine and François discuss how supervisors keep a close watch on your bank’s financial health and help protect your deposits. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. ECB Banking Supervision website https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/about/html/index.en.html FAQ on banking supervision https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/other-publications/publications/html/ssm.faq_about~c50751c039.en.html Banking supervision explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW-5AtmyByc Keeping your money safe – In Conversation with Sharon Donnery https://pod.link/ecbpodcast/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMjM3NDA5MDkwMQ European Supervisory Authority factsheets on fraud protection https://www.eba.europa.eu/publications-and-media/press-releases/esas-publish-key-tips-help-consumers-detect-prevent-and-act-online-frauds-and-scams ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/

What could wars and cyberattacks mean for your savings? In this episode of Euro Matters, Paul Gordon speaks with Supervisory Board member Sharon Donnery about some of the biggest risks facing European banks. They discuss how the ECB tests banks’ ability to keep your money safe during times of uncertainty – and why trust matters for savers, borrowers and the wider economy. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. ECB publishes results of 2026 geopolitical risk reverse stress test – press release https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ssm.pr260731~93964644b0.en.html ECB web page on fraud https://www.ecb.europa.eu/services/using-our-site/disclaimer/html/misuse.en.html ECB web page on consumer protection https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/about/organisation/national-supervisors/consumer-protection/html/index.en.html ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank

Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop • the risks to the economic outlook • the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions Published and recorded during our press conference on 23 July 2026. Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 23 July 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2026/html/mopo_statement_explained_july.en.html Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement, 23 July 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is260723~b6fadd48f4.en.html Monetary policy decisions, 23 July 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.mp260723~29f24d99bc.en.html Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 23 July 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/shared/pdf/ecb.ds260723~ef801dc812.en.pdf European Central Bank https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html #MonetaryPolicy #EuropeanCentralBank #ChristineLagarde #Finance #FinancialConditions #Inflation #EconomicActivity #EconomicOutlook #PressConference #Banking #CentralBanking #Podcast #Economics #EU #Europe #ECB

Why can’t we just print more money? What’s one thing everyone should know about finance? Can universities prepare us for an AI-driven future? And what makes countries want to adopt the euro? These questions came from you, our listeners. So at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, we grabbed a mic and put the questions to the experts. Hear their answers in the latest What the Euro?! episode. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Published on 21 July, and recorded on 30 June and 1 July 2026. Further reading: AI and your future – In Conversation with OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji https://pod.link/ecbpodcast/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMjM1MzgyMTM0NA ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank

What does AI mean for your job, our economy and Europe’s future? In this episode of Euro Matters, Stefania Secola speaks to Ronnie Chatterji – Chief Economist at OpenAI – about AI adoption, productivity and inequality. They also discuss competition and whether the technology can become a force for broad-based prosperity. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.

At this year’s ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, President Christine Lagarde sat down with central bank heads from the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. They discussed how they are fighting inflation, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Published and recorded on 1 July 2026. 2026 ECB Forum on Central Banking https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20260629_ecb_forum_on_central_banking.en.html European Central Bank https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html European banking supervision https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html

Life is getting more expensive – but what can we actually do when our wallets feel the squeeze? In our latest What the Euro?! episode, Emilie Bellet – founder of financial empowerment community Vestpod and host of the Wallet podcast – talks to Catherine about money stress, everyday overspending and the habits that really make a difference. From “money dates” to smarter saving, get practical tips to feel more in control – even when things are getting more expensive. This episode’s content is not financial advice. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.

Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop • the risks to the economic outlook • the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions Published and recorded during our press conference on 11 June 2026. Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 11 June 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2026/html/mopo_statement_explained_june.en.html Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement, 11 June 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is260611~372040d313.en.html Monetary policy decisions, 11 June 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.mp260611~4d41bd5e83.en.html Combined monetary policy decisions and statement, 11 June 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/shared/pdf/ecb.ds260611~5b4603b5aa.en.pdf Macroeconomic projections, 11 June 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/projections/html/index.en.html European Central Bank https://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/html/index.en.html

War in the Middle East, soaring energy prices and upside risks to inflation are clouding the financial stability outlook for the euro area. How resilient are banks and markets? Are investors underestimating geopolitical risks? And how exposed is the financial system to stretched asset valuations? In this episode of Euro Matters, Paul Gordon speaks with John Fell about these questions and more. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Further reading: Financial Stability review at a glance https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/financial-stability-publications/fsr/html/index.en.html Financial Stability Review, May 2026 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/financial-stability-publications/fsr/html/ecb.fsr202605~50566915a7.en.html ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank

Catherine’s favourite falafel wrap went from €5 to €7 – and it sent her down a rabbit hole. Join our host as she explores a simple question: why do prices seem to be going up all the time? Along the way, you’ll uncover what’s behind the cost-of-living squeeze, why it hits people differently and what the ECB is doing about it. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank. Further reading: Espresso Economics – Inflation stats vs your reality: the disconnect explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi-gZoA9WGk ECB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank