Planning your future
What do you need to plan? Answer: stability! We tackle inflation to stabilise prices for you. And we help reduce risks to financial stability, in order to keep the financial system safe and sound. This stability helps you plan confidently for future needs and opportunities.
Planning your future with confidence
Why do stable prices matter?
When prices go up or down a lot it’s hard to make decisions about your future. For instance, you might be unsure whether to buy something now or to wait. But when prices are relatively stable you can be sure that your money will be worth roughly the same tomorrow as it is today.
Why are stable prices important?How does the euro help you do business?
Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the euro area economy. Find out how entrepreneurs and small business owners benefit from the euro.
What is inflation?
Why do we raise and lower key interest rates, affecting what it costs for you to borrow and how much you earn on savings? We steer interest rates to tackle high inflation and stabilise prices.
What is inflation?Test yourself!
Find out how much you know about inflation in this interactive quiz.