The science of economics is going through a difficult time, with its credibility and methodologies being questioned by the public, politicians and even economists themselves

Inflation is casting a long shadow over the EU, with rates surpassing 3 percent. The path ahead involves striking a balance between controlling inflation and fostering economic resilience

With inflation rates rising and interest rates remaining stubbornly low, policymakers have some tough decisions to make

The stock market upturn has been impressive, but there is no lack of threats to corporate profits. In the meantime, stimulus programmes are being withdrawn. Which is more important – the pace or the direction?

The topic of climate change has emerged as a major challenge for central banks, although its extent and the immediate consequences remain highly uncertain

What began as a dream to wrestle control away from the state is becoming a model of adoption for the central banks that, once wary of digital currencies, are now learning to love them

Once taboo, debt mutualisation has come to the fore of European politics courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic

The role of central banks as neutral stewards of the financial system is being undermined by a mix of populism and economic structural changes

Having driven European growth for decades, Germany is now on the brink of recession, prompting fears of an economic retreat. Consequently, the European Central Bank is being forced to exhaust the tools at its disposal to keep the bloc running smoothly

Amid a backdrop of quickening inflation across the eurozone, Spanish inflation surges in spite of lingering unemployment

Eurostat figures show that the eurozone has entered into deflation, compounding pressure on the ECB to introduce its own QE programme

Two of Europe’s key economies have revealed disappointing growth amid a major market pull away from Europe

The European Central Bank has opted to maintain its record low interest rates, despite months of low inflation for the eurozone

World Finance interviews Gerard Lyons, Chief Economic Advisor for the Mayor of London, on whether the ECB’s latest stress can prevent another round of banking failures