Axel Weber
Buba's Weber not saying ECB rates are appropriate
Bundesbank president Axel Weber said Tuesday 13 March he would not describe current euro zone interest rates as "appropriate".
ECB policy on 'accommodative side' says Weber
Bundesbank president Axel Weber said Friday 9 March the European Central Bank's monetary policy remains "on the accommodative side" even after Thursday's rate hike.
Buba's Weber signals ECB rate hikes
Bundesbank president Axel Weber signalled Wednesday 28 February in a speech that the European Central Bank was set to further raise its key interest rates, which are already at a five-year high point.
Weber sees inflation around 2 pct to end-2008
Bundesbank president Axel Weber said in an interview published Thursday 15 February he expects eurozone inflation to be around 2.0 pct between now and the end of 2008.
Buba's Weber says German growth trend 'intact'
Bundesbank president Axel Weber said Saturday 10 February at the meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bank governors the underlying growth trend in Germany remains intact and that the outlook for euro zone growth remains positive.
Buba's Weber says ECB will do 'utmost' on prices
The European Central Bank and the eurozone's national central banks will do everything possible to ensure price stability in the euro area, Bundesbank president Axel Weber said Wednesday 7 February.
ECB's Weber says rates must keep rising
ECB governing council member Axel Weber said on Friday 26 January must keep withdrawing monetary stimulus from the euro zone economy.
ECB's Weber sees upward risks to inflation
Further European Central Bank action is needed to make sure that eurozone price stability remains in check, European Central Bank Governing Council member Axel Weber said Wednesday 24 January.
Buba's Weber warns on German wage hikes
Bundesbank president Axel Weber warned Friday 19 January that sharp wage increases in Germany could set off a new round of inflation and hinder the European Central Bank's price stability goal.
Buba's Weber says ECB won't bow to rate pressure
The European Central Bank will definitely not put off possible further rises in interest rates to avoid potential clashes with eurozone politicians, Bundesbank President Axel Weber said Friday 15 December in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine…
Buba's Weber on central bank independence
In the speech 'The independence of the central bank and inflation - the Bundesbank example' given on 26 October Axel Weber of the Bundesbank said the most important aspect of central bank independence in the euro area is that the central banks of the…
Buba's Weber warns inflation fall is temporary
Bundesbank President Axel Weber said the current decline in inflation rate is temporary and does not necessarily signal a long-term easing of inflationary risks, according to an interview with Tagesspiegel newspaper published Wednesday 25 October.
Trichet endorses rate hike expectations
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet on Thursday 12 October again endorsed market expectations of a further hike in euro zone interest rates by the end of the year.
Fed focuses on right target - core inflation
According to this article from John Berry at Bloomberg, published Tuesday 3 October, despite various criticisms Federal Reserve officials are right to target core inflation.
Buba's Weber on financial system modernisation
In a speech given on 29 September Axel Weber of the Bundesbank said efficient financial structures contribute to increasing the potential for stronger non-inflationary economic growth.
Weber sees inflation risks despite oil price fall
Germany's Bundesbank president Axel Weber said Thursday 28 September the eurozone still faces inflation risks despite the recent dip in oil prices.
ECB's Weber not worried on Iran reserves threat
A threat by the Central Bank of Iran to move its foreign exchange reserves out of dollars into other currencies, notably the euro, should not necessarily be a cause for concern, European Central Bank Governing Council member and Bundesbank President Axel…
ECB's Weber says 2007 rate outlook open
European Central Bank council member Axel Weber told reporters in Frankfurt late on Tuesday 5 September that eurozone interest rates may have to rise next year.
Monetary policy "still very accommodative" - Weber
Interest rates will rise as the Eurozone's economy continues to grow, said Axel Weber, the president of the Bundesbank.
Buba's Weber sees limited World Cup effect
The impact of the recent World Cup is unlikely to have a lasting effect on the German economy, Bundesbank president Axel Weber said in an interview published Tuesday 11 July.
Buba's Weber on challenges to the financial system
In the speech 'Challenges to the financial system - ageing and low growth' given on 6 July Axel Weber of the Bundesbank said while the world economy continues to see strong growth, the euro area's economic upswing remains by comparison rather sluggish.
Buba's Weber says ECB 'very accommodative'
Bundesbank president Axel Weber said on Friday 23 June that the European Central Bank's monetary policy remains very accommodative despite the June 8 interest rate increase.
Weber: Rate moves not subject to FX considerations
Bundesbank president and European Central Bank council member Axel Weber said Friday 9 June that the ECB cannot make interest rate decisions with reference to the level of the euro.
Buba's Weber on European financial integration
In the speech 'European financial integration and (its implications for) monetary policy' given on 23 May Axel Weber of the Deutsche Bundesbank said financial integration is a mostly beneficial process which is driven by market forces as well as…