Benoit Coeure

Market turmoil could hold back euro zone inflation: European Central Bank member

Europe`s financial market turmoil could delay a rise in inflation even further and banks will need to be fixed with forceful action over time, European Central Bank Executive Board member Benoit Coeure told a German newspaper on Saturday.

Feb 13, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

ECB to decide soon on fate of 500-euro banknotes: Board member

Authorities increasingly suspect that the notes are being used for illicit purposes, "an argument we cannot ignore given the importance of fighting money laundering and the financing of terrorism," Coeure said.

Feb 11, 2016, 18:48 PM IST

ECB to ramp up bond purchases in May, June: Board member

The European Central Bank plans to temporarily ramp up its programme of bond purchases in May and June to take into account the usual summer lull on the financial markets, executive board member Benoit Coeure said Tuesday.

May 19, 2015, 17:52 PM IST

European stocks rally on ECB stimulus comments

Europe`s stock markets rallied Tuesday after ECB executive board member Benoit Coeure signalled that the central bank would temporarily ramp up its stimulus programme, dealers said.

May 19, 2015, 17:50 PM IST

Recovery 'is there', politicians must make it work: ECB board member

Economic recovery has arrived in the 19 countries that share the euro, but it is up to governments to ensure it endures, European Central Bank executive board member Benoit Coeure said Thursday.

Apr 23, 2015, 12:02 PM IST

ECB cannot accept debt relief for Greece: Board member

The European Central Bank cannot take part in any debt cut for Greece, one of its executive board members, Benoit Coeure, said in a newspaper interview published on Monday.

Jan 26, 2015, 13:30 PM IST