German factory orders partially rebounded, a sign of resilience in Europe’s biggest economy against a volatile global backdrop.

European Central Bank officials are prepared to raise interest rates in December if the inflation outlook doesn’t improve, people familiar with the situation said.

European Central Bank officials are preparing to finish 2026 with a third interest-rate increase, the last before an increasingly complex backdrop overshadows decisions next year.

European Central Bank policymakers are getting impatient with Christine Lagarde’s refusal to offer clarity on her future, people familiar with the matter said.

Elevated euro-area inflation driven by high energy prices is yet to feed into the broader economy, according to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

The European Central Bank would like euro-area consumers to be able to use digital euros in all online shops, some physical stores and to make payments to each other right from the start, according to a presentation seen by Bloomberg.

European Central Bank officials weighed the need to take further action on inflation last month alongside an assessment that any increase in borrowing costs would still not restrict growth, according to a summary of the meeting.