Economy
Cash Remains the Most Accepted Payment Method in the Eurozone
92% of businesses with physical points of sale accept cash, according to the ECB. Mobile payments rise from 36% to 68% in two years.
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Economy
Eurozone households lower inflation forecast to 2.9% for 2026
Eurozone households' inflation expectations drop to 2.9% in July, according to the ECB; economic growth forecasts improve to -1.2%.
Economy
Eurozone consumers moderate short-term inflation expectations in June
Perceived inflation in the eurozone falls to 3.6% in June, with one-year expectations dropping to 3.0%, according to the ECB survey.
Economy
ECB Cuts Growth Forecast for Eurozone to 0.6% for 2026
The ECB cuts its growth forecast for the eurozone to 0.6% for 2026, four tenths lower, according to the Q3 SPF survey.
Economy
ECB expects inflation in the eurozone to stabilise at 2% by 2026
The ECB expects eurozone inflation to stabilise at 2% by 2026, according to chief economist Philip R. Lane.
Companies
European banks tighten credit for businesses and households in the second quarter of 2026
7% of eurozone banks tightened their loan conditions for businesses in Q2 2026. Mortgage credit demand fell by 15%.