Frankfurt is expected to start sequence of rate increases to stop high inflation becoming entrenched

Hawkish shift comes after euro zone inflation hits record 7.5%

Optimism comes despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic

‘No room for complacency’ says chief economist Philip Lane

US stock climb as European shares move back into positive territory

Growing opposition to easing will heighten tension at this week’s ECB meeting

Europe Editor Patrick Smyth sets the scene and looks at the runners and riders

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EU leaders to meet again on June 30th to seek agreement on who should get top jobs

Jens Weidmann’s hawkishness makes his candidacy controversial

Market report: Travel stocks gain extra mileage from deadline extension

Bank of France governor says sector ready for UK’s exit without Brexit divorce deal

Despite signs of a return to health some problems remain as intractable as ever

CSO figures say that motor insurance premiums fell 7% last year

Central banker who played key post-crisis role seen as favourite for top job