European Central Bank – SRK Analytics

German Consumer Sentiment Slips as Middle East Conflict and Energy Volatility Harden Household Caution

German consumer confidence slipped this month as escalating military conflicts in the Middle East and surging global oil prices injected renewed uncertainty into Europe's largest economy. According to market research…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 25, 2026

Market

U.S. Dollar Surges to 40-Year High Against Yen as Central Bank Policies Diverge

Discover why diverging central bank policies are driving the US dollar to historic highs against the yen as inflation pressures reshape global forex markets.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

European Central Bank Pauses Rate Hikes but Warns Oil Surge Could Trigger Future Tightening

The European Central Bank kept interest rates at a record high but warned that rising oil prices could force future borrowing cost increases.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

European Central Bank Holds Rates Steady but Signals Potential Hikes Amid Rising Oil Prices

The European Central Bank paused rate hikes to assess economic impact but warns of future increases as surging oil prices threaten to spark inflation.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Oil Price Surge and Reignited Inflation Concerns

The ECB paused its aggressive rate hikes but warned future increases remain possible as surging global oil prices spark new Eurozone inflation fears.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Eurozone Industrial Output Slumps Unexpectedly in May Amid Energy Cost Pressures

Eurozone factory production fell by 0.6 percent in May as rising energy costs halted a three-month growth streak and threatened economic recovery.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026