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ECB's Lagarde says 'we've probably passed lowest point' of economic crisis
'We probably have passed the lowest point. I say that with some trepidation because of course there could be a severe second wave,' says European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde
ECB ramps up eurozone support as pandemic persists
The European Central Bank announces 600 billion euros ($674 billion) more of emergency bond-buying and the scheme's extension until June 2021
ECB warns virus response could renew fears of euro breakup
The European Central Bank reiterates that more joint action at the European level could keep government debt sustainable for individual nations
ECB stands firm after shock German ruling on bond buying
In a shock ruling, Germany's Constitutional Court gives the European Central Bank 3 months to clarify key elements of its support to the eurozone
European Central Bank ready to reload as 'unprecedented' slump hits
'The euro area is facing an economic contraction of a magnitude and speed that are unprecedented in peacetime,' says European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde
Euro banknotes safe to touch despite coronavirus – ECB
'Banknotes do not represent a particularly significant risk of infection' compared with other surfaces, says the European Central Bank's Fabio Panetta
ECB eases bank risk capital requirements to calm markets
The European Central Bank says it is 'responding to the extraordinary levels of volatility recorded in financial markets since the outbreak of the coronavirus'
ECB eases bank funding rules in 'unprecedented' step
This is the European Central Bank's latest move to keep cash flowing through the financial system as the coronavirus pandemic batters the global economy
ECB asks banks to halt dividends over virus crisis
The European Central Bank urges banks to lend to households and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
ECB says banks now have extra 1.8 trillion euros to lend in virus fight
The European Central Bank eases rules to free up more funds that financial institutions can use for loans to households and corporate customers
Top central banks launch new bid to keep dollars flowing
Starting on Monday, March 23, certain dollar liquidity operations among the banks will occur daily rather than weekly
ECB brings 750-billion-euro bazooka to virus fightback
The European Central Bank's Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program involves buying government and corporate bonds to keep liquidity flowing
ECB rushes to clear up Lagarde stumble on virus response
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, comes under fire for the ECB's response to the novel coronavirus
Chiding governments, European Central Bank brings big guns to virus fight
The European Central Bank launches a flurry of measures to cushion the impact of the coronavirus, including increased bond purchases and cheap loans to banks
Out of ammo? European Central Bank on the spot in coronavirus fightback
Critics question how much more the European Central Bank can do to deal with the economic impact of the novel coronavirus
Coronavirus is 'new layer of uncertainty' for European economy
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde's remarks place the novel coronavirus on the same level of menace to growth as trade tensions and geopolitical flashpoints
'Never give up,' ECB's Draghi says on monetary policy legacy
'Certainly this experience has been very intense, profound and fascinating, I take this with me,' says outgoing European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi
Former IMF chief Lagarde takes swipe at Trump's Twitter habits
'Market stability should not be the subject of a tweet here, a tweet there,' says Christine Lagarde, who is set to head the European Central Bank
Eurozone growth slows to 0.2% in Q2 2019
An economist says the weak data would strengthen the case of the European Central Bank to announce 'stimulus measures'
Eurozone inflation falls sharply amid slowdown fears
The latest data puts consumer prices in the 19-nation single currency bloc even further from the European Central Bank's inflation goal of just below 2.0%
Eurozone 'not resilient enough' to weather another economic crisis – IMF chief
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde says the currency union 'is not resilient enough' to emerge unscathed from 'unexpected economic storms'
Mixed emotions in Germany as 500-euro note bows out
The 500-euro note is being phased out after research linked its use to money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorism financing
European Central Bank launches real-time payments in challenge to tech giants
The so-called TIPS system will allow consumers and businesses across the 19-nation euro area to send and receive money in mere seconds, without the usual lags associated with online and real-world transactions
EU weighs post-Brexit jab against London finance hub
If confirmed the rules would be seen as a hostile move against Britain ahead of coming Brexit negotiations
Greece, creditors look to debt relief after provisional fiscal deal
3rd UPDATE Greece reaches a preliminary deal with its creditors that should pave the way for long awaited debt relief talks the Greek finance minister says
Central banks move to reassure markets after Brexit
Britain s decision to leave the EU – following a bitterly contested referendum – has rocked global stock markets and sent the pound crashing to its lowest level in more than 3 decades
Greece in debt relief 'breakthrough' with eurozone, IMF
UPDATED Analysts warn however that the details of the crucial deal are sketchy
Greek parliament approves new austerity measures to unlock bailout cash
UPDATED The 7 000 page bill that raises the sales tax cap and introduces a contingency mechanism to slash spending further in case of budget overruns is passed thanks to the Syriza led coalition government s slim majority
Greece says 'close' to deal with creditors
Greece says it is very close to clinching a deal with its international creditors despite a suspension in a tough round of talks on the country s latest reforms
Why is eurozone inflation so persistently low?
Here s how oil prices exchange rates wages and corporate investment affect inflation
Eurozone unemployment at lowest since August 2011
Unemployment in the 19 nation eurozone drops to 10 3 in January 2016
Asia stocks surge on central bank stimulus hopes
After a rout that has wiped several trillion dollars off global markets so far this year the prospect that two of the planet s biggest central banks were ready to step in finally gives investors something to cheer about
ECB speculation sends Asia stocks surging, euro sinks
Regional investors were set to end another week on a positive note extending an October rally that has been fueled by hopes for more monetary easing from key central banks
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Eurozone approves Greek bailout in return for far-reaching reforms
New loans of up to 86 billion euros 96 billion will be made available over the next 3 years to Greece says the European Commission
Germany skeptical over Greek bailout deal backing despite Tsipras confidence
As eurozone ministers prepared to examine the accord in Brussels on Friday August 14 Tsipras says he is confident the 400 page document will be approved
Greece reaches deal on third bailout with creditors
Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos: We are very close There are a couple of very small details remaining on prior actions
Germany gained 100 bn euros from Greece crisis
A new study says Germany which has taken a tough line on Greece has profited from the country s crisis to the tune of 100 billion euros
Greek bailout talks with auditors begin as market to reopen Monday
The government hopes to conclude the EU IMF fiscal audit before August 20 when it is scheduled to repay 3 4 billion euros to the European Central Bank including interest
Greece prepares to reopen Athens stock market
The aim was to protect the banking sector which is seen huge withdrawals over the past six months
A frosty welcome for Greece's hated creditors
The IMF EU and ECB became a widely loathed emblem of the painful austerity demanded by Greece s creditors in return for two previous bailouts cuts many say brought the country s economy to its knees
New Greek bailout talks to begin Monday, July 27 –EU, IMF
Technical teams from Greek s creditors will begin talks on Monday July 27 for a bailout package of up to 86 billion euros
Greece, creditors to begin bailout talks Tuesday – govt source
The source says talks to finalize the bailout deal would only begin on Tuesday July 28 though heads of missions would arrive a day or two later in Athens
Creditors expected in Greece by Sunday night
Representatives from Greece s international creditors are expected to arrive in Athens by Sunday night
Greece creditors due in Athens 'in coming days'
The officials from the European Commission European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund are due in Athens after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras agreed to start talks on a new bailout for Greece
Greece passes second crucial bailout bill
UPDATED The bill passes by a resounding 230 votes out of the 298 members of parliament present after a marathon debate stretching into the early hours that nonetheless exposed deep divisions in the governing Syriza party
Greece to vote on second bailout bill in test for Tsipras
Analysts say it will nonetheless prove a test of whether Tsipras can avoid a split within Syriza that could fell his fragile coalition government
Financial reboot: Banks reopen in Greece after 3-week shutdown
UPDATED The head of the Greek bank association urges citizens to bring their savings back to the banks
Banks to reopen, taxes hiked as Greece prepares to reboot economy
UPDATED Greece is preparing to restart its struggling economy after months of fraught confrontation with its creditors
Greek lawmakers back bailout as clashes erupt in Athens
UPDATED Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras manages to push through a series of unpopular reforms demanded by the country s international creditors despite scenes of anger over austerity in Athens
