ECB to signal no rush to cut interest rates
January 22, 2024 | 16:36
European Central Bank policymakers are expected to keep interest rates steady on Thursday and signal they are in no hurry to start slashing borrowing costs despite progress against inflation.
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.
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 brings €750b bazooka to coronavirus fightback
March 19, 2020 | 13:26
The European Central Bank on Wednesday (Mar 18) unexpectedly said it would spend €750 billion on "emergency" bond purchases, as it joined other central banks in stepping up efforts to contain the economic damage from the coronavirus.
ECB's monetary bazooka peps up Asian stocks
March 19, 2020 | 13:19
Stocks in Asia bounced back on Thursday (Mar 19) after the European Central Bank launched an emergency plan to buy bonds in what one analyst said could be a "game changer" for the coronavirus-wracked eurozone.
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.
Merkel, Macron praise Draghi's 'European dream' as ECB chief bows out
October 29, 2019 | 14:50
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday (Oct 28) lauded Mario Draghi for defending "the European dream" in the face of opposition as he handed over a divided ECB to Christine Lagarde.
Asian markets rally on growing trade hopes and ECB easing
September 14, 2019 | 09:29
Equities rose in Asian trade on Friday (Sep 13) after the European Central Bank unveiled a fresh round of economic stimulus and another interest rate cut while a report said the US was considering a short-term trade agreement with China.
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.
Euro touches two-year low as ECB signals stimulus and rate cut
July 26, 2019 | 09:10
The euro slid to a two-year low on Thursday (Jul 25) after the ECB signalled it could undertake new stimulus measures and cut rates to boost flagging growth and inflation in Europe.
ECB set to sketch path for new stimulus
July 26, 2019 | 08:57
The European Central Bank is likely to point Thursday (Jul 25) to a cut in interest rates in September, analysts say, although recent hints about kick-starting sluggish growth and inflation might even bring forward a move to this week.
ECB set to start countdown on new eurozone stimulus
July 24, 2019 | 09:59
The European Central Bank is likely to point Thursday (Jul 25) to an interest rate cut in September, analysts say, although recent hints towards bucking up sluggish growth and inflation could even mean a move this week.
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 debates switching course before change of helmsman
May 24, 2019 | 14:50
Politics will have an unusually large role in picking a new chief for the European Central Bank this year, as the switchover coincides with European Parliament elections and the choice of a new Commission.
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