ECB cuts rates again and warns trade war fears are hurting Europe’s economy

06/03/2025 15:54 The Guardian

Quarter-point cut to deposit rate, to 2.5%, comes as Trump prepares to impose tariffs on EU exports to USBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Central Bank has cut interest rates across the 20-member eurozone for the second time this year, and warned that trade war fears are hurting Europe’s economy.The Frankfurt-based rate setter cut its benchmark deposit rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.5%, in line with City economist expectations, as Trump prepared to impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from the EU. Continue reading...

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Trump says he is suspending tariffs on many Mexican goods for one month – US politics live

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Starmer says it would be ‘big mistake’ to think Ukraine no longer needs military support because peace deal inevitable – as it happened

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Trump delays tariffs on many products from Mexico but still attacks Canada

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Sesame Street non-profit to be hit with layoffs after staff announce union

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Columbia University investigates students critical of Israel amid Trump’s threats

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‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders close to agreeing €800bn defence plan

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Majority of western Europeans think Trump is threat to peace, survey finds

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Woman pleads guilty to killing newborn baby found in Warrington in 1998

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European-led Ukraine air protection plan could halt Russian missile attacks

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Senate Democrats condemn Russia over Ukraine war and dare Republicans to object – as it happened

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06/03 18:10 - Trump says he is suspending tariffs on many Mexican goods for one month – US politics live 06/03 17:57 - Zelenskyy hoping for ‘meaningful meeting’ with US next week as he welcomes Europe’s plan to rearm – live 06/03 17:44 - Spooked by Trump and Putin, Europe rushes to rearm 06/03 17:27 - EU state detains six people over alleged pro-Russia treason plot 06/03 17:26 - Analysing Russian strike on Ukrainian hotel 06/03 17:26 - Ukraine opposition leaders confirm talks with US but deny plotting to oust Zelenskyy 06/03 17:21 - Starmer says it would be ‘big mistake’ to think Ukraine no longer needs military support because peace deal inevitable – as it happened 06/03 17:06 - Trump delays tariffs on many products from Mexico but still attacks Canada 06/03 17:01 - 'Unlikely' all of Mexico is corrupt, as Trump claims, no proof Mexican leaders collude with cartels 06/03 17:01 - Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense 06/03 16:55 - Key takeaways from Europe’s emergency summit on Ukraine 06/03 16:55 - Key takeaways from Europe’s emergency summit on Ukraine 06/03 16:33 - Strong UK-Ireland relations needed now more than ever, Starmer tells summit 06/03 16:17 - Is Russia at risk of becoming China’s ‘satellite’? 06/03 16:13 - During the War in Ukraine, a Military Orchestra Has a Key Task 06/03 16:10 - EU leaders hold emergency summit to bolster support for Ukraine 06/03 16:10 - EU leaders hold emergency summit to bolster support for Ukraine 06/03 16:09 - After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader 06/03 16:09 - After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader 06/03 16:01 - A blueprint for the future: A four-pronged approach to global growth 06/03 16:00 - Canadians protest imports of US toxic waste amid Trump tariff war 06/03 15:58 - Six dead as severe winter storms and wildfires wreak havoc across US 06/03 15:54 - ECB cuts rates again and warns trade war fears are hurting Europe’s economy 06/03 15:45 - Sesame Street non-profit to be hit with layoffs after staff announce union 06/03 15:44 - Columbia University investigates students critical of Israel amid Trump’s threats 06/03 15:39 - About 20 countries could join Ukraine coalition, UK says 06/03 15:35 - Missile Strikes Hotel in Zelensky’s Hometown in Ukraine 06/03 15:34 - Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War 06/03 15:27 - EU state says ‘huge amount’ of Ukraine aid ‘lost’ 06/03 15:22 - News24 | 'We are not alone': Zelensky thanks Europe at crisis summit 06/03 15:17 - Trump Issues ‘Last Warning’ to Hamas to Release Israeli Hostages 06/03 14:51 - Lavrov weighs in on US decision to halt intel sharing with Ukraine 06/03 14:44 - Israeli FM ‘didn’t know’ Kiev glorifies Holocaust perpetrators 06/03 14:41 - Ukraine fears Musk may cut vital Starlink internet amid Trump pressure 06/03 14:19 - Lavrov compares Macron to Hitler and Napoleon 06/03 14:11 - Iran showcases new weapons as it prepares for a rocky 2025 06/03 14:11 - Iran showcases new weapons as it prepares for a rocky 2025 06/03 14:03 - He Gave a Name to What Many Christians Feel 06/03 14:02 - Cyclone Alfred update: NSW and Queensland prepare for flooding as authorities urge ‘do not underestimate this storm’ 06/03 13:48 - US 'destroying' world order, Ukraine's ambassador to UK says 06/03 13:37 - ‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders close to agreeing €800bn defence plan 06/03 13:29 - How will US pause on intelligence sharing affect Ukraine? 06/03 13:29 - How will US pause on intelligence sharing affect Ukraine? 06/03 13:24 - Russia wants 'quick peace' in Ukraine and London is 'head of those resisting it', ambassador to UK tells Sky News 06/03 13:17 - US aid cut could result in Ukraine migrant crisis – Germany 06/03 13:15 - Who is to blame for Sri Lanka’s crises? 06/03 13:15 - Who is to blame for Sri Lanka’s crises? 06/03 13:07 - Treat weapons investments as ‘ethical’ to help arm Ukraine and UK, MPs urge 06/03 13:03 - UK-based aid worker describes lucky escape from deadly Russian strike 06/03 13:01 - EU late with Russian energy withdrawal plan – media 06/03 13:01 - Majority of western Europeans think Trump is threat to peace, survey finds 06/03 12:56 - News24 | 'No pause in the pressure': Zelensky pushes for action on Russia after Ukraine hometown attack 06/03 12:34 - EU leaders gather at 'historical, unprecedented juncture' for the bloc 06/03 12:11 - New Zealand Dismisses Top Diplomat to U.K. After His Remarks on Trump 06/03 12:06 - US 'destroying' world order by trying to meet Russia 'halfway', Ukraine's UK ambassador warns 06/03 12:00 - Democratic senators call for inquiry into Musk agency’s firings of federal workers 06/03 11:59 - Woman pleads guilty to killing newborn baby found in Warrington in 1998 06/03 11:23 - China vows to ‘fight to the end’ with US in ‘trade war or any other war’ | First Thing 06/03 11:00 - All-day breakfast, no vodka: Poland’s milk bars are for everyone 06/03 10:36 - The blame game over the debacle in Ukraine has started 06/03 10:36 - The blame game over the debacle in Ukraine has started 06/03 10:32 - Ukraine cut off from HIMARS targeting data – media 06/03 10:12 - This city helped the US back Ukraine. Now its role is uncertain 06/03 10:08 - What you need to know from a monumental week in Ukraine 06/03 10:07 - Germany calls for easing of EU fiscal rules ahead of European emergency summit 06/03 10:06 - Israel’s Gaza aid blockade could breach humanitarian law: European nations 06/03 10:06 - Israel’s Gaza aid blockade could breach humanitarian law: European nations 06/03 10:00 - Ukraine conflict a Russia-US ‘proxy war’ – Rubio 06/03 10:00 - New Zealand reckons with its own divisive culture war 06/03 10:00 - 25 Target Products For Anyone ~Tired~ Of Never Getting A Good Night's Sleep 06/03 09:56 - Will the US make business deals with Russia? 06/03 09:56 - Will the US make business deals with Russia? 06/03 09:47 - Macron says Russia a threat to Europe as EU leaders hold emergency summit 06/03 09:47 - Macron says Russia a threat to Europe as EU leaders hold emergency summit 06/03 09:44 - US suspends intelligence cooperation with Ukraine 06/03 09:44 - US suspends intelligence cooperation with Ukraine 06/03 09:33 - Putin appoints new Russian ambassador to US 06/03 09:32 - Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks 06/03 09:31 - 'Exceptional reaction to an exceptional situation': French papers react to Macron's speech 06/03 09:31 - News24 | 'We have to be ready': European leaders get behind Ukraine, as concerns over US support mount 06/03 08:52 - Steve Carell Announced The Sweetest Gift For High Schoolers Affected By The LA Fires, And It'll Warm Your Heart In These Trying Times 06/03 07:56 - Ukraine counting on US to 'bring Russia to negotiating table and to achieve peace through force' 06/03 07:43 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,106 06/03 07:43 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,106 06/03 07:03 - Macron labels Russia a ‘threat’ 06/03 07:00 - As Israel widens war in West Bank, settlers see their influence pay off 06/03 07:00 - News24 | 'There will be hell to pay': Trump warns Hamas to release all hostages… or else 06/03 06:09 - The Papers: 'Trump turns off Ukraine missiles' and 'serial spiking rapist' 06/03 05:56 - China vows it will ‘fight to the end’ with US in trade war – or any other war 06/03 05:42 - Live: Zelensky urges EU to back air and sea truce proposal to achieve peace in Ukraine 06/03 05:29 - Emergency EU summit seeks to bolster defence to counter US pivot from alliance 06/03 05:01 - Is Trump’s America still an ally to the UK? – Politics Weekly UK 06/03 05:00 - European-led Ukraine air protection plan could halt Russian missile attacks 06/03 04:42 - Macron will discuss extending French nuclear protection to Europe with allies 06/03 03:56 - New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump’s understanding of WWII 06/03 03:56 - New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump’s understanding of WWII 06/03 03:21 - Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas 06/03 02:55 - New Zealand’s high commissioner to the UK loses job after Trump comments 06/03 02:52 - Senate Democrats condemn Russia over Ukraine war and dare Republicans to object – as it happened 06/03 02:33 - Russia jails UK man for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine