The ECB Podcast

Jan 28 2025 101 ep. 21 mins 573
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The European Central Bank Podcast – bringing you insights into the world of economics and central banking. Our hosts Paul Gordon and Stefania Secola talk to experts about the topics and trends that matter to the eurozone economy today. 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 January 2025

Jan 28 2025 14 mins  
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 an

Nice talking to you: highlights from 100 episodes

Jan 15 2025 20 mins  
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 topi

Tariffs, tensions and tackling inflation: the road ahead

Dec 18 2024 18 mins  
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

President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 12 December 2024

Dec 10 2024 16 mins  
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

Navigating financial stability in uncertain times

Nov 25 2024 21 mins  
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 o

The financial fallout from a warming world

Oct 30 2024 23 mins  
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 o

President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 17 October 2024

Oct 17 2024 13 mins  
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

“Swiftflation”, banknotes and the digital euro

Oct 05 2024 21 mins  
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

President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 12 September 2024

Sep 12 2024 16 mins  
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 an

The ECB Podcast Summer School episode 2: A day in the life of a banking supervisor

Aug 17 2024 19 mins  
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. S