Japanese yen hits 16-year low against euro
March 20, 2024 | 15:13
The Japanese yen fell to a 16-year low against the euro on Wednesday as the Bank of Japan indicated that monetary policy would remain loose even after shifting out of its negative interest rate environment.
ECB opens door to pause in rate hiking campaign
July 28, 2023 | 17:47
The European Central Bank lifted a key interest rate to its highest level since early 2001 on Thursday as it fights stubborn inflation but opened the door to pausing its aggressive rate hiking campaign.
ECB hikes rates again, vows more in March
February 03, 2023 | 11:00
The European Central Bank raised interest rates again Thursday and signalled it would "stay the course" with an identical hike next month, even as the outlook in the eurozone brightens.
ECB calls for global regulation of cryptocurrencies
April 27, 2022 | 11:38
A senior European Central Bank official called Monday for global regulation of cryptocurrencies as the virtual assets are now bigger than the risky mortgage loans behind the 2007 global financial crisis and show signs of being a bubble.
ECB's Lagarde 'concerned' about crypto use to dodge Russia sanctions
March 23, 2022 | 12:44
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde spoke of her concern Tuesday that cryptocurrencies were being used as a loophole to avoid sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Global stocks dip as ECB chief calls for quick action from Brussels
July 17, 2020 | 10:22
Global stocks fell Thursday following mixed US economic data and earnings, and as the European Central Bank chief called on EU leaders to quickly agree on a huge recovery plan
ECB's Lagarde in spotlight as policy on hold
December 13, 2019 | 12:14
The European Central Bank left key monetary policy settings unchanged Thursday (Dec 12), placing the spotlight on new president Christine Lagarde to offer clues about its future direction and plans for a major reassessment of ECB tools and goals.
European stocks higher as German gloom fuels ECB hopes
October 08, 2019 | 10:47
Europe's stock markets pushed higher on Monday (Oct 7) as investors bet that gloomy German economic data would help persuade the European Central Bank to continue its "accommodative" monetary policy, dealers said.
ECB unveils hotly-awaited stimulus package
September 13, 2019 | 09:03
European Central Bank governors overcame divisions on Thursday (Sep 12) to agree a "big bang" package of monetary easing measures, aiming to support the eurozone economy through external shocks but prompting a howl of complaints from the White House.
IMF's Lagarde nominated to lead European Central Bank
July 03, 2019 | 10:06
Christine Lagarde has made a career out of breaking glass ceilings in the halls of international finance and is now poised to break one more, leading the European Central Bank.
ECB's Draghi vows support for eurozone in 'world far from normal'
June 07, 2019 | 10:21
European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi on Thursday (Jun 6) detailed prolonged support to the eurozone economy, saying the Frankfurt institution must keep shoring up financial conditions in a world "far away from being normal".
ECB plans end to bond-buying if no new shocks for eurozone
June 15, 2018 | 09:05
The European Central Bank said on Thursday (Jun 14) it would end in December the mass bond-buying used to buttress the eurozone economy, in a sign of confidence in the outlook for growth and inflation in the bloc.
BoE, ECB team up to guard against post-Brexit risks
April 28, 2018 | 09:21
The Bank of England and the European Central Bank will team up in a working group on managing financial risks around the time Britain plans to leave the EU next year, officials said on Friday (Apr 27).
IMF warns of risks as central banks tighten
April 19, 2018 | 08:52
The International Monetary Fund urged central banks on Wednesday (Apr 18) to take a gradual and transparent approach to tightening monetary policy, warning that unexpected moves could shock the global economy.
ECB chief slams Cyprus bailout
April 05, 2013 | 08:51
The European Central Bank chief hit out on Thursday at what he said was a poorly managed bailout for eurozone Cyprus as protests at the crippling costs for the small Mediterranean island raged on.
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