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Die Europäische Zentralbank (EZB) ist die Zentralbank der Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union, die den Euro eingeführt haben. Unsere vorrangige Aufgabe ist es, Preisstabilität im Euroraum zu gewährleisten und so die Kaufkraft der gemeinsamen Währung zu erhalten.

The number of unemployed people exceeded job openings in 14 US states in February, the most since April 2021, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday.

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The European Central Bank is about to cut interest rates for the seventh time, a move that comes after US President Donald Trump’s tariffs shook markets and darkened the economic outlook.

China’s economy expanded at a faster pace than expected in the first three months of 2025, though its outlook is deteriorating rapidly due to Donald Trump’s massive tariffs.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller laid out two scenarios for how President Donald Trump’s trade policy could affect the US economy, but said the inflationary impact of either would likely be temporary.

Euro-area inflation will turn out slower than previously forecast because of higher US tariffs, according to a Bloomberg survey that supports the case for the European Central Bank to cut interest rates this week.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said a recession is a “likely outcome” of the turmoil tied to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The dirtiest coal-fired power plant in the US and dozens of others are being exempted from stringent air pollution mandates as part of US President Donald Trump’s bid to revitalize the industry.

The European Central Bank should allow uncertainty stoked by US President Donald Trump’s broadside on global trade to clear before considering any further interest-rate cuts, according to Governing Council member Robert Holzmann.

China’s top leaders are poised to meet Thursday to discuss additional economic stimulus after US President Donald Trump ratcheted up tariffs, according to people familiar with the matter.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists rescinded their forecast for a US recession after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on most of his previously announced tariffs.

As Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs took effect just after midnight on Wednesday, the president was watching the bond market.

Nicht nur die Mietervereinigung und Privatfirmen, auch die Wiener Arbeiterkammer (AK) bietet seit einem Jahr einen Gratis-„Mietencheck“ für Altbauwohnungen an. Im Zuge dessen bekommen die Mieterinnen und Mieter laut AK durchschnittlich 5.000 Euro zurück.

Traders boosted their expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year as the US administration’s tariffs ignite fears of a global recession, and markets increasingly are also betting on an emergency reduction.

BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink said most CEOs he talks to think the US is in a recession, warning that stock markets could decline further as President Donald Trump’s tariff policies destabilize the world economy.

Fast-fashion giant Shein’s plans to shift some production out of China have met with opposition from the Chinese government, people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing seeks to stave off a manufacturing exodus in the face of Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs.

China eased its tight grip on the yuan by weakening its daily reference rate past the keenly-watched 7.20 per dollar level amid the dramatically escalating trade war with the US.

The European Central Bank will cut interest rates at its next four meetings as the economic costs of US tariffs mount, according to analysts at JPMorgan Chase.

The European Central Bank should lower interest rates next week because of US President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive, according to Governing Council member Gediminas Simkus.

Die beispiellos hohen US-Zölle sorgen weiter weltweit für Aufregung und Verwirrung. Auch in den USA selbst nehmen die Befürchtungen angesichts möglicher Folgen zu. So warnte der Präsident der regionalen Notenbank von Chicago, Austan Goolsbee, am Dienstag vor Lieferengpässen und einer Inflationswelle. Europas Börsen erholten sich unterdessen leicht.