Economy

ECB relieved as Eurozone announces flat inflation rate

The EU's statistics agency has revealed that eurozone inflation has been flat in the year up to March.

14 April 2016

World

Michel Sapin on global tax cooperation, and why we need Europe

The French finance minister discusses the 'Panama Papers,' how to cut deficit, the eurozone economy and the future of Europe.

8 April 2016

Economy

Euro zone business records a bounce

A new survey indicates Euro zone business growth edged up last month from February’s 13-month low as demand weakened, particularly for services

5 April 2016

Economy

Cyprus starts working week out of bailout

Cyprus has kicked off the working week standing on its own two feet. Its EU bailout has officially finished, as it bounces back from financial

4 April 2016

Economy

Eurozone lending picks up in February

Lending growth to eurozone companies and households rose at its fastest rate since late 2011 in February, but the economic recovery remains sluggish and uneven.

29 March 2016

Economy

ECB government bond purchase warning

Analysts say the European Central Bank could end up owning as much as a quarter of all eurozone government bonds which risks distorting the market.

24 March 2016

Economy

ECB stimulus plans fail to boost financial markets

European shares enjoyed only a brief bounce on Thursday before investors focused on Mario Draghi's statement that interest rates will only be cut again in the most extreme of circumstances.

10 March 2016

Economy

Deflation fears at centre of ECB latest stimulus moves

The European Central Bank is desperately keen to avoid deflation which economists say has a negative effect on growth.

10 March 2016

World News

European Central Bank cuts main interest rate to zero to try to lift eurozone economy

The European Central Bank has cut its main interest rate to zero from 0.05 percent as part of stimulus measures intended to boost lending, consumption and inflation.

10 March 2016

Economy

European Central Bank's Draghi bullish on banks and stimulus

European Central Bank head Mario Draghi has been talking up the eurozone's banks, confirmed the ECB is ready for more stimulus measures and said the ECB is considering ditching the 500 euro note.

15 February 2016

Economy

ECB's Draghi: We have to aggressively fight ultra-low inflation

Acting too late to counter ultra-low inflation presents greater risks than acting too early, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has said, suggesting more stimulus is coming soon.

4 February 2016

Economy

European Central Bank may launch more stimulus to counter economic slowdown

The European Central Bank is to review its monetary policy in March, hinting there will be more stimulus to try to get the eurozone economy moving again.

21 January 2016

Economy

Inflation headache for ECB with second monthly growth drop

Inflation in the eurozone dipped for the second month running in December, disappointing the European Central Bank whose stimulus measures have so

5 January 2016

Business Line

Business Line examines the ECB and the Fed's crucial December decisions

This year December is very important for the world’s two most powerful central banks as during this month they decide on their monetary policy. The

9 December 2015

Economy

Lukewarm response as Draghi unveils ECB eurozone stimulus plan

The European Central Bank has announced fresh stimulus measures in a bid to boost inflation and the eurozone’s recovery. The ECB is to extend its

3 December 2015

Economy

ECB extends stimulus plan to boost eurozone economy

The European Central Bank has announced fresh stimulus measures in a bid to boost inflation and the eurozone’s recovery. The ECB is to extend its

3 December 2015

Economy

ECB cuts deposit rate with further stimulus measures expected

The European Central Bank has begun taking stimulus measures in a bid to boost inflation and the eurozone’s recovery. Ahead of a news conference to

3 December 2015

Economy

Eurozone inflation data add to expectations of ECB action

New inflation figures for the eurozone add further weight to those arguing for more stimulus measures. Core inflation surprisingly slowed in

2 December 2015

Business Series

Reading Draghi's mind: markets await crucial ECB decisions

A crucial monetary policy meeting of the European Central Bank this week could have a profound effect on the markets and particularly on the value of

1 December 2015

Economy

Draghi says ECB will do what it must to boost inflation

Mario Draghi has said the European Central Bank is ready to act quickly to boost inflation in the eurozone. The comments by the bank’s president at

20 November 2015