Euro Matters – the European Central Bank Podcast
Euro Matters is the European Central Bank's podcast, unpacking stories, ideas, and decisions shaping Europe's economy. Hosts Paul Gordon, Stefania Secola, and Catherine Steer break down complex topics with economists, policymakers, and researchers. New episodes drop every first and third Tuesday of the month.
Episodes
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 11 June 2026
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.
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When shocks collide: AI, war and financial stability – In Conversation with John Fell
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.
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Why is my life so expensive?
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
Bulgaria’s euro changeover: what happened to prices? With Christine Gartner and Ginevra Aguiari
Did prices rise when Bulgaria adopted the euro? Or were fears of inflation misplaced? The numbers tell a clear story.
Christine Gartner and Ginevra Aguiari talk about what really happened to prices and inflation in Bulgaria and explain how perceptions and expectations have changed.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 30 April 2026
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 30 April 2026.
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Will AI steal my job?
AI is everywhere, but does it automatically put your job at risk?
In this episode of What the Euro?!, our host Catherine speaks to Laura – ECB economist specialising in AI and the labour market – to separate fact from fiction. They discuss how widespread AI use is, what factors lead to job losses or job creation and who stands to benefit the most in the new world of work.
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The economic fallout of tariffs and war: In Conversation with Christiane Nickel
Tariffs are the highest in a century and the war in Iran has triggered a fresh energy shock. Christiane Nickel explains how uncertainty caused by trade policy and war is affecting euro area growth and inflation.
Recorded on 27 March 2026 and published on 7 April 2026.
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 19 March 2026
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 19 March 2026.
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What’s up with cash?
Are we really watching cash disappear, or is that just what people on TikTok say?
In this episode of What the Euro?!, our host Catherine digs into the real story behind cash. To find out everything you need to know, she speaks to experts about how we’re using it, why it matters, why it’ll stay and what’s changing with new banknote designs and the digital euro.
The views expressed are those of th
Take control of your financial future: In Conversation with Christine Lagarde
Our podcast has a new name – welcome to Euro Matters!
In the first episode of our In Conversation series, President Christine Lagarde shares her own path to financial knowledge and explains why knowing about money matters – especially for women.
Recorded on 17 February 2026 and published on 3 March 2026.
In this episode:
01:10 – Why do financial topics make people feel uncomfortable?
02:15 – Pr
How safe is your bank? Risks, resilience and the road ahead
How safe are our banks in the euro area?
The world around us is changing – geopolitical tensions , AI and climate change can all pose risks to banks.
So how can banks best manage their risks? What are supervisors focusing on in the coming year? And what measures are they taking to make supervision less complex?
Our host Stefania Secola speaks to Supervisory Board Chair Claudia Buch to find out.
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 5 February 2026
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 5 February 2026.
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Spilling the beans on food inflation: what’s driving price changes?
How much do you spend on food every month?
Food is one expense we simply can’t go without – we all need to eat, after all! But you may have noticed that your morning eggs, lunchtime sandwich, or favourite late-night snack is costing more than it used to.
How have food prices changed over the past year? What’s driving the price increases? And what’s in store for our grocery bills in 2026?
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Love at second sight? Hopes and fears when joining the euro area
The euro family is growing. Bulgaria is gearing up to adopt the euro. But what hopes and fears come with the transition? And were there similar feelings in other countries?
To explore these questions, our podcast team spoke with content creators Mihaela, Elena and Stefan (also known as Chefo) to hear their perspectives on the transition.
Meanwhile, in the podcast studio, our host Stefania Secol
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 18 December 2025
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 18 December 2025.
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The rise of AI, stablecoins and private markets: how stable is the financial system?
When it comes to the risks to financial stability, things seem to have settled down a bit. But with trade tensions, an unpredictable US economic policy, geopolitical issues, a potential AI bubble and the rise of stablecoins, there is plenty to keep an eye on.
Has the global environment really become less uncertain? And how do all these factors impact financial stability?
To explore these quest
Like cash, but digital: the facts behind the digital euro
Our payment habits are changing. With digital payments on the rise, we need to preserve people’s freedom to choose how to pay: there’s cash, card, online transfers – and soon, we could have a digital euro.
But what is the digital euro, and how will it work? Will it replace cash? Concerns about data security and government control have sparked debate around the digital euro, often fuelled by dis
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 30 October 2025
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 30 October 2025.
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Climate at a crossroads: the need to act now
The verdict on climate change is bleaker than ever before.
The remaining carbon budget to limit global warming to 1.5°C is rapidly shrinking – equivalent to just three years of emissions at current rates.
What is the scientific framework known as planetary boundaries? What’s science telling us about the economic impact of climate change? And how is the ECB addressing climate and nature-related ri
Supervision, simplified
Banks are the backbone of our economy.
In a rapidly changing environment, they need to adapt and stay competitive to keep providing funding to people and businesses.
But so does ECB Banking Supervision. What are we doing to become more efficient, effective and risk-focused? And how are we simplifying supervision while safeguarding resilience? Our host Stefania Secola speaks to Supervisory Board
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 11 September 2025
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 September 2025.
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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 24 July 2025
Our monetary policy statement at a glance, 24 July 2025 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/visual-mps/2025/html/mopo_statement_explained_july.en.html
Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: Monetary policy statement, 24 July 2025 https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2025/html/ecb.is250724~a66e730494.en.html
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Ask the ECB Forum: defence, tariffs and AI – insights from top experts
Can an increase in defence spending affect investments in green energy and digital infrastructure? What do US tariff threats mean for the ECB? How does the ECB support smaller countries in the Eurosystem? And is AI an opportunity or a risk for the financial future?
In the last episode of our Sintra series, our host Stefania Secola takes us on a walk around the ECB Forum and gets top experts to an
Challenges and opportunities: what lies ahead for the world economy?
Tariffs and geopolitical conflicts have created uncertainty around the world. But how does the new trade environment affect inflation and the economy? How can central banks adapt? And what is the potential impact on the dominance of the US dollar ?
In the third episode of our special Sintra series of the ECB Podcast, our host Paul Gordon talks to London School of Economics Professor Silvana Tenr
Price Stability in Times of Change
President Christine Lagarde sat down with central bank heads from the United States, hte United Kindgdom, South Korea, and Japan at this year's ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal. They discuss the steps they've taken to fight inflation and explioe the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Recorded on 1 July 2025 and published on 2 July 2025
Further reading:
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Adapting to change: Ensuring price stability in a new geopolitical era
How does geopolitical uncertainty affect inflation? How do we keep monetary policy fit for purpose in a rapidly changing world? And what are the main topics at this year’s ECB Forum in Sintra, Portugal?
In the first episode of our special Sintra series for The ECB Podcast, our host Paul Gordon discusses all these questions and more with Chief Economist and Executive Board member, Philip R. Lane.
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 5 June 2025
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers:
• how the economy is performing
• how we expect pri¬ces to develop
• the risks to the economic outlook
• the dynamics behind financial and monetary conditions
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Trade, tensions, tariffs... and a whole world of uncertainty
We live in an increasingly uncertain world. But what are the economic and financial implications of such turbulent times? What does it mean for Europe’s banking and non-bank sectors, companies, households, and government finances? And how can Europe navigate such volatility?
Our host Paul Gordon discusses these questions and more with expert John Fell in the latest episode of The ECB Podcast.
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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 17 April 2025
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
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AI: economic game changer or job taker?
Will AI take our jobs? Does AI boost economic productivity? Is it a choice of going green or going digital?
Our host Paul Gordon talks to ECB colleagues António Dias da Silva, Guzmán González-Torres Fernández and Miles Parker to find out what AI means for the economy, especially for productivity, job prospects and energy supply.
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Mind the gap: gender and financial literacy
We need financial literacy to make good financial decisions. But did you know that half of Europeans have low financial literacy levels, and that 60% of them are women?
Our host Stefania Secola talks to Annamaria Lusardi from Stanford University about what financial literacy is, why it matters and how we can improve it, especially among women.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and no
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 6 March 2025
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
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You ask, we answer: careers, inflation and cooperation
Your questions answered: whether it’s about careers at the ECB, how our work affects people and businesses, or how we plan to tackle global challenges, we tackle listeners’ questions in this #AskECB episode of The ECB Podcast.
Join our host Stefania Secola as she talks to colleagues Eglantine Devaux and Gabriel Glöckler.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 30 January 2025
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
Nice talking to you: highlights from 100 episodes
We’ve reached 100 episodes of The ECB Podcast! Our hosts Stefania Secola and Paul Gordon reflect on their favourite episodes and welcome two special guests to the show.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 16 January 2025 and recorded on 10 January 2025.
In this episode:
00:54 100th episode
What topics have we covered
Tariffs, tensions and tackling inflation: the road ahead
What impact do global events have on our economy? And how has the ECB’s monetary policy shifted?
As 2024 comes to an end, our host Paul Gordon discusses these questions and more with Chief Economist Philip R. Lane.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 20 December 2024 and recorded on 13 December 2024.
In this episode
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 12 December 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
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Navigating financial stability in uncertain times
How worried should Europe be about financial stability at a time of geopolitical and policy uncertainty and rising global trade tensions?
As we mark the 20th anniversary of our Financial Stability Review, our host Paul Gordon discusses the risks with expert John Fell in the latest episode of The ECB Podcast.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European C
The financial fallout from a warming world
Climate change and nature loss are affecting all aspects of our lives, including our economies. What is the latest research telling us, and what is the cost to the economy? Stefania Secola talks to Executive Board member Frank Elderson and Deputy Director General and researcher Livio Stracca about how rising physical risks will affect our economies.
The views expressed are those of the speakers a
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 17 October 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
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“Swiftflation”, banknotes and the digital euro
What do Taylor Swift concerts have to do with inflation? When could the digital euro be out? And what will our future euro banknotes look like?
In this special #AskECB episode, our guests answer your questions as we mark The ECB Podcast’s fifth birthday.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 5 October.
In this episode
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 12 September 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
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The ECB Podcast Summer School episode 2: A day in the life of a banking supervisor
What does a day in the life of a banking supervisor look like? How does one become a supervisor? And why does no one care about them – until things go wrong, that is!
In our second Summer School episode, our host Stefania Secola speaks to Ramón Quintana Aguirre, who heads the supervision of the largest euro area banks.
Published on 10 August 2024 and recorded on 16 July 2024.
Show notes:
1:45 Wha
The ECB Podcast Summer School #1: What do European banking supervision and football have in common?
What is European banking supervision and how is it connected to our bank accounts? And what does football have to do with it?
Our host Stefania Secola discusses these questions and more with Supervisory Board member Elizabeth McCaul in the first episode of our Summer School on banking supervision.
Published on 8 August 2024 and recorded on 11 July 2024.
1:06 Ten years of European banking supervis
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 18 July 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
Publish
Navigating challenges facing the international financial system
Klaas Knot, Chair of the Financial Stability Board, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, and member of the ECB Governing Council, and Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, discuss the challenges facing the international financial system at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal.
Published on 6 July 2024 and recorded on 3 July 2024.
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War, geopolitics and the economy.
We live in uncertain times. Military conflict, including in Europe, is reshaping the geopolitical landscape. People are suffering. And our economies are also affected, which is a specific challenge for central banks.
Our co-host Paul Gordon discusses this with Moritz Schularick, President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessari
Price stability in unstable times
ECB President Christine Lagarde, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Governor of the Banco Central do Brasil Roberto Campos Neto sat down together to discuss the steps they’ve taken to fight inflation and reflect on the road ahead during the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal.
Recorded on 2 July 2024 and published on 3 July 2024.
2024 ECB Forum on Central Banking https://www
The road ahead: is there room for optimism?
We just lowered our interest rates, as inflation is falling. But what was behind this decision? What is the state of our economy? And more importantly, what comes next?
Our new co-host Paul Gordon discusses these questions with our Chief Economist Philip R. Lane.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 27 June 2024 and reco
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 6 June 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal.
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 dur
Financial stability in a ChatGPT world
What does the rapid advance of AI mean for our financial system? And how is financial stability affected by geopolitical risk?
Our host Stefania Secola puts these questions to expert John Fell in The ECB Podcast’s regular look at financial stability in the euro area.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 17 May 2024 a
The power of inflation expectations
What are inflation expectations? How do our personal experiences shape them? And why do they matter to central banks?
In this episode of The ECB Podcast, our host Stefania Secola and researchers Geoff Kenny and Dimitris Georgarakos discuss how people form expectations about inflation and how we measure them.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 11 April 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
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Quo vadis, inflation?
We have made good progress in our fight against inflation since we started to tighten our monetary policy in 2022. Where do we stand right now? And what are we keeping a close eye on in the economy?
Host Stefania Secola discusses these topics with our Chief Economist Philip R. Lane. They also talk about the ECB’s recent changes to its operational framework for implementing monetary policy.
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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 7 March 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% target in a timely manner.
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
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Future euro banknotes, unpacked
Did you know that euro banknotes are getting a makeover? As the euro turns 25, let’s look at the road ahead for our banknotes. What will future euro banknotes look like, why do we need them, and when can we start using them?
Join our host Stefania Secola and Sarai Artiles, who works on banknote communications, to find out more.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily t
The ECB’s climate and nature plan: our path to a greener future
What lies ahead on our path to a greener future? How can we assess the impact of extreme weather on the economy? And how can we tackle financial risks from nature loss and degradation? With its new climate and nature plan, the ECB is stepping up its work in these areas over the next two years.
Our host Stefania Secola discusses this and more with the head of the ECB’s climate change centre, Irene
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 25 January 2024
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 14 December 2023
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
Publish
The end of an era – five years with Andrea Enria
Outgoing Supervisory Board Chair Andrea Enria sat down with President Christine Lagarde during the ECB Forum on Banking Supervision to look back on his five-year term, marked by challenges such as the pandemic and reflects on the most difficult decision he had to take.
He also reflects on the decisions taken to overcome these challenges, and what the future holds for European banking supervision.
When the yin meets the yang: resilience in gloomy times
How are financial markets reacting to higher rates, a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions? Should we worry about property markets?
Our host Stefania Secola puts these questions to financial stability expert John Fell on The ECB Podcast.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 2 December 2023 and recorded on 27 Nov
What biodiversity and nature loss mean for our economy
Nature is in danger. This affects us all, including businesses and banks. Why is this relevant for the ECB’s mandate?
Join our host Stefania Secola and her guest Frank Elderson, Executive Board member and Supervisory Board Vice-Chair, as they discuss nature loss, its impact on our economy and what we’re doing about it.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of th
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 26 October 2023
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner.
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
Publis
The digital euro, demystified
Will we soon pay with a digital euro? Would it replace cash? And who is it for? Although no decision has been made on issuance, we are preparing for a possible digital euro. This is fuelling a lot of interest − and quite a few misconceptions.
Join our host Stefania Secola and her guest Evelien Witlox, head of the ECB’s digital euro project, as they set the record straight by busting some myths on
How tech is shaping banking supervision
How can new technologies improve banking supervision? What challenges do they bring for supervisors? And how will artificial intelligence make Europe’s banks safer?
Our new host Stefania Secola explores this topic with Supervisory Board member Elizabeth McCaul.
A warm welcome to Stefania and a big thanks for standing in for Katie Ranger, who is away for a while.
The views expressed are those of
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 14 September 2023
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to achieve stable prices in the euro area.
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 rec
The ECB Podcast Summer School #3: the role of banks in fighting inflation
Banks are one of the main channels through which our monetary policy decisions reach the economy. How have they passed on our recent interest rate hikes? Has it been the same for loans as for savings? And what is the impact on people and firms?
Our host Katie Ranger and Chief Economist Philip R. Lane unpick these questions in the third and final episode of our Summer School mini-series.
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The ECB Podcast Summer School #2: the nuts and bolts of interest rates
We’ve been raising interest rates to bring down inflation. How does that work? Are we already seeing the impact on prices? And is this the end of super-low rates?
Our host Katie Ranger puts these questions to Chief Economist Philip R. Lane in the second episode of our Summer School mini-series.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
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The ECB Podcast Summer School #1: a deep dive into inflation
Inflation is falling, but it’s still higher than we want it to be. What’s making it hard to tackle? And what will determine how prices and wages develop?
Our host Katie Ranger gets to the bottom of this with our Chief Economist Philip R. Lane in our new Summer School mini-series.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 4
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 27 July 2023
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to achieve stable prices in the euro area.
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 record
The changing shape of energy markets with Ida Wolden Bache
How are changes in energy markets affecting people’s daily lives? And how can we make our economies more resilient to these shocks? Our host Katie Ranger discusses recent developments in energy markets and their impact on our economies with Norges Bank Governor Ida Wolden Bache while at the ECB Forum on Central Banking.
Published on 29 June 2023 and recorded on 27 June 2023.
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A global view on economic developments with Gita Gopinath
How stable is the global economic recovery? And is geoeconomic fragmentation a threat?
Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, joins our host Katie Ranger on the ECB Podcast to discuss these and other questions while at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal.
Published on 27 June 2023 and recorded on 27 June 2023.
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Three Uncomfortable Truths For Mone
Are wages and greedflation really pushing up prices?
What is the risk of a wage-price spiral? How long will we go on raising interest rates? And are companies’ high profits fuelling inflation?
Our host Katie Ranger discusses these questions with our Chief Economist Philip R. Lane on The ECB Podcast.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 23 June 2023 and recorded on 20 Ju
President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 15 June 2023
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to achieve stable prices in the euro area.
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 recor
Financial stability and bank runs
How stable is our financial system? And what risks do we see for banks and property markets?
Our host Katie Ranger delves into this topic with financial stability expert John Fell on The ECB Podcast.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 7 June 2023 and recorded on 2 June 2023.
In this episode:
01:45 – Looking back at
Christine Lagarde on 25 years of the ECB
As part of the celebrations for the ECB’s 25th anniversary, ECB President Christine Lagarde looks back at a quarter of a century of commitment to price stability and working for a better Europe, and explores what might lie ahead.
Published on 24 May 2023.
Speech of President Lagarde
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2023/html/ecb.sp230524~4e026cefbc.en.html
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Being transparent about climate risks
How transparent do organisations need to be about climate risks, and why does it matter? Where do banks and the ECB stand on sharing this information?
Our host Katie Ranger speaks with Executive Board member and Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson in this episode of The ECB Podcast.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 4 May 2023
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to achieve stable prices in the euro area.
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
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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 16 March 2023
Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to achieve stable prices in the euro area.
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 recor
Christine Lagarde and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on women in the economy and female leadership
To mark International Women’s Day, President Christine Lagarde and WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discuss women in the economy and share their experiences as female leaders.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Recorded and published on 8 March 2023.
Additional material:
ECB Scholarship for Women
https://www.ecb.euro
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