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What are inflation expectations, and why do they matter to central banks? In the latest episode of #TheECBPodcast, our host Stefania Secola and researchers Geoff Kenny and Dimitris Georgarakos discuss how people form future inflation expectations and how we measure them. Listen https://lnkd.in/dtWtjy-F

The revised Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision are a major step forward for the safety and sustainability of banks, equipping them to better manage all material risks, says Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson. In our latest Supervision Blog post, he outlines how the revisions acknowledge the relevance of: 🔹 climate change 🔹 business model sustainability 🔹 operational resilience Read the blog post to learn more https://lnkd.in/eFrwU7jd

The latest #EconomicBulletin is out! The Bulletin presents the economic and monetary information which forms the basis for our policy decisions. In this issue we look at: 🔹 Public trust in the ECB 🔹 What new micro price evidence tells us about inflation dynamics and monetary policy transmission 🔹 Recent inflation developments and wage pressures in the euro area and the US 🔹 Why the import intensity of GDP slowed down in 2023 🔹 The burden on households from housing-related costs 🔹 Housing investment and the user cost of housing in the euro area 🔹 Potential euro area macroeconomic implications of the EU fiscal framework Read the full issue https://lnkd.in/daBY9rdm

Banks need good governance and a sound risk culture to take the right decisions, says Supervisory Board member Anneli Tuominen at a joint seminar with the European University Institute. To bring governance to the next level, we are clarifying our expectations, sharing good practices and working with banks to address weaknesses. Read the speech https://lnkd.in/epb6Y3E9

📊 Good news for researchers: it’s easier than ever to find microdata published by the ECB and EU national central banks. We’ve compiled an overview of research data services, along with a catalogue of datasets.   Find out more https://lnkd.in/dFiDdH-J

The ECB Scholarship for Women is now open for applications! The scholarship offers: 🔹€10,000 grant 🔹ECB study visit 🔹Expert mentoring You can apply if you are a woman from the EU enrolled, or about to enrol, in a master’s in 💶 economics 📊 statistics ⚙️ engineering 💻 computing Interested? Check our website for more details and apply by 17 May https://lnkd.in/eiYVVuT

We just updated our climate change-related indicators with additional breakdowns and details. The indicators cover the market for green and sustainable bonds; the CO2 emissions financed through banks’ loan and securities portfolios; and financial institutions’ exposure to natural hazards associated with climate change. You will find all the details on the dedicated webpages and a summary of the findings in a post on the ECB Blog. https://lnkd.in/dUa-zt4x

We have just published our 2023 Annual Report, in which we explain our activities and assessment of the economy for the last year. The report is a key part of our commitment to accountability. ➡️ Read the report, now available in 22 languages https://lnkd.in/dbM6yZd5 We have also published our feedback statement responding to the issues and questions raised by the European Parliament in its resolution on our 2022 Annual Report, covering issues ranging from the ECB’s monetary policy to climate change and a digital euro.  ➡️ Read our statement https://lnkd.in/dT4ZjJkS 

Earlier this week we decided on monetary policy, determining what’s needed to return inflation to our 2% goal in a timely manner. Tune in to #TheECBPodcast to hear President Christine Lagarde present the decisions in our press conference. https://lnkd.in/dCpVNEw3