ECB in policy limbo, boxed in by its own plans
The European Central Bank is in a policy no man`s land, bombarded by news of a stagnating euro zone economy but hesitant to move forward with new stimulus until measures it loaded in June have ignited.
Aug 19, 2014, 17:41 PM IST
All eyes turn to ECB as eurozone recovery stalls
With data on Thursday showing that the eurozone`s tentative economic recovery is already stalling, eyes are once again back on the European Central Bank to come to the region`s rescue.
Aug 14, 2014, 21:54 PM IST
Asian shares rally as investors bank on endless stimulus
Asian shares pushed higher on Thursday after a flood of soft economic data led investors to wager on a ceaseless fountain of stimulus from major central banks, sending bond yields tumbling across the globe.
Aug 14, 2014, 09:46 AM IST
ECB set to hold fire on rates, eyes risks from Ukraine conflict
The ECB cut interest rates to record lows in June.
Aug 07, 2014, 10:21 AM IST
World stocks fall, dollar up before US jobs data
Global shares fell on Friday and the euro eased against the dollar, hit by weak euro zone manufacturing data and nerves ahead of a key U.S. jobs report.
Aug 01, 2014, 16:22 PM IST
Eurozone banks ease loan conditions for businesses: ECB
Banks in the eurozone eased credit standards for loans to businesses in the second quarter for the first time since 2007, the European Central Bank said Wednesday.
Jul 30, 2014, 16:19 PM IST
IMF chief says low inflation can hit European growth
IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned on Friday that low inflation could damage growth in Europe and urged the European Central Bank to maintain a flexible policy.
Jul 18, 2014, 16:41 PM IST
Number of EU banks down in 2013: ECB
The number of domestic banks and credit institutions in Europe and the eurozone declined in 2013, confirming a downtrend seen for a number of years, new data showed on Friday.
Jul 11, 2014, 21:57 PM IST
Asian shares off to slow start, investors look to earnings
Asian stock markets got off to a slow start on Monday after a U.S. market holiday but held near three-year highs on optimism about the U.S. economy, with investors now shifting their focus to corporate earnings.
Jul 07, 2014, 11:28 AM IST
World stocks hold at all-time high after bumper week
World stocks were enjoying the view at an all-time high on Friday, lifted by a week of strong U.S. economic data and promises from the European Central Bank that cheap money will be sloshing around for years.
Jul 05, 2014, 01:57 AM IST
World stocks hold at all-time high after bumper week
World stocks were enjoying the view at an all-time high on Friday, lifted by a strong week of U.S. economic data and promises from the European Central Bank that cheap money will be sloshing around for years.
Jul 04, 2014, 14:52 PM IST
Gold price hovers below 3-month high
Gold fell 0.3 percent to USD 1,322.60 an ounce Thursday after hitting a 3-month high of USD 1,332.10 hit earlier this week.
Jul 03, 2014, 12:26 PM IST
ECB to keep rates on hold, gauge impact of latest cut
The European Central Bank is unlikely to make new policy moves at its monthly meeting on Thursday, focusing instead on assessing the impact of last month`s unprecedented package of measures.
Jul 03, 2014, 10:04 AM IST
ECB monitors impact of anti-deflationary measures
The European Central Bank is unlikely to make new policy moves at its monthly meeting next week, focusing instead on monitoring the impact of last month`s unprecedented package of measures.
Jun 29, 2014, 20:24 PM IST
ECB sees no acute deflation risk: Board member
The European Central Bank sees no acute danger of deflation but expects inflation to stay low for some time, executive board member Yves Mersch said in an interview on Sunday.
Jun 29, 2014, 18:54 PM IST
Deutsche Bank raises 8.5 bn euros in capital increase
Deutsche Bank placed 60 million shares at a price of 29.20 euros apiece with Paramount Holdings Services, the investment of the Qatari royal family.
Jun 25, 2014, 18:09 PM IST
Eurozone current account surplus grows: ECB
The eurozone`s current account surplus grew to 21.5 billion euros ($29.3 billion) in April, European Central Bank data showed Friday.
Jun 20, 2014, 15:27 PM IST
Euro under pressure in Asia, stocks sit on gains
The euro came under mounting pressure on Wednesday as the European Central Bank`s liquidity package encouraged flows out of the zone, while Asian shares consolidated near recent highs following a flat finish on Wall Street.
Jun 11, 2014, 07:52 AM IST
Asian stocks hit 3-year high on promising economic signs, Wall St
Asian stocks nudged three-year highs on Tuesday on rising optimism over global growth prospects and a record-run on Wall Street, helping lift Treasury yields and the dollar.
Jun 10, 2014, 09:51 AM IST
Draghi: daring central banker with the magic touch
Mario Draghi took another great step this week in leading the eurozone, including the reluctant German Bundesbank, into the world of negative interest rates, showing for the second time that he is a central banker with the magic touch.
Jun 08, 2014, 21:21 PM IST
