Jean-Claude Trichet
Comment: Trichet on European reforms
In order to enhance or even maintain its economic prospects, Europe needs substantial economic reforms. While continental electorates appear reluctant to accept this argument, it has become the battle cry of the European centre-right and international…
Trichet says vigilance needed on inflation risks
ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet said on Friday 7 October that the threat of inflation in the eurozone should be watched carefully due mainly to high property prices.
ECB backs Bank of Italy reform plan
The European Central Bank endorsed Italy's draft legislation to limit the term of the governor of the Bank of Italy from life to a single seven-year term on Thursday.
ECB's Trichet on European financial integration
In the speech 'European financial integration' given on 3 October Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB said a lack of integration in EU mortgage markets carries costs for both housebuyers and banks.
Interview with ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet
In an interview published on Wednesday 21 September, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet called for determined economic reforms from the next German government as well as other European nations.
Trichet says new law should not apply to Fazio
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said a new law introducing a limited term of office for the head of the Bank of Italy should not be applied to current governor Antonio Fazio.
ECB's Trichet on the eurozone economy
In testimony to the European Parliament given on 14 September Jean-Claude Trichet of the European Central Bank said stronger economic growth remains likely in the euro zone for the second half of the year.
G10 central bankers warn on inflation
Following the meeting of G10 central bankers in Basel, ECB president and spokesman for the G10 said world economic activity would be decreased "without any doubt" by oil prices and spark inflation risks.
ECB's Trichet sees need for Asian FX rise
European Central Bank President Jean Claude Trichet said on Friday 9 September that in order for the global economy to work better a further appreciation of Asian currencies is needed.
Trichet: 'Fazio is one of us'
ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet said on Thursday 1 September that beleaguered Bank of Italy governor Antonio Fazio remains 'one of us' and rejected suggestions that the Governing Council was divided on the Fazio issue.
ECB's Trichet on monetary policy
In the speech 'Monetary policy and 'credible alertness'' given on 27 August, Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB defended the ECB's infrequent intervention in interest rates compared to the US Federal Reserve.
Trichet reports upside risks to inflation outlook
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said Thursday 1 September that upside risks to price stability exist but there is no significant evidence of a build-up in underlying inflationary pressures.
Interview: Kenneth Clarke
In this interview Kenneth Clarke, Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer from 1993 to 1997, calls on the ECB to rethink its role and communications.
Cultural days of the ECB 2005: Hungary
Hungary will be the country featured in this year's Cultural Days of the European Central Bank, which will be held from 2 to 28 November 2005 in cooperation with Magyar Nemzeti Bank, the central bank of Hungary, the ECB said on Thursday 11 August.
Trichet at the memorial service for Wim Duisenberg
In a speech during the memorial service for Wim Duisenberg given on 6 August Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB called Duisenberg a great European and friend.
ECB's Trichet on the eurozone economy
In a speech to the European Parliament given on 4 July Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB said the bank projects inflation to be between 1.8 per cent and 2.2 per cent this year and between 0.9 per cent and 2.1 per cent in 2006, adding that "upside risks to…
Trichet calls for consensus on hedge funds
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said in a speech on Wednesday 6 July that the EU and US need to reach a consensus on the regulation of hedge funds before additional regulations are introduced.
Trichet on the ECB - five ideas
In an article published last week European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said that he is not preparing markets for either a cut or an increase in interest rates.
ECB's Trichet on EMU and member countries
In closing remarks at the ECB Workshop "What effects is EMU having on the euro area and its member countries" on 17 June ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet stressed the importance of a more competitive economy in the eurozone, reminding member states of…
Trichet on asset price bubbles and monetary policy
In the speech 'Asset price bubbles and monetary policy' given on 8 June Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB said experience with past asset price boom episodes tells us that we should be very careful in calling a boom, which is observable, a bubble.
Trichet says Europe needs reforms
Although Europe is poised for strong economic growth, it must continue with reforms if it is to fulfil its potential, ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet said in China on Tuesday 7 June.
Trichet says Europe facing 'difficult moment'
The President of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet, spoke on Monday night after France's rejection of the EU constitution, saying Europe faced "a difficult moment".
ECB weighs reshaping exec board, Trichet role
A major shake-up of jobs on the European Central Bank's Executive Board is under discussion and could lead to president Jean-Claude Trichet and his deputy taking a more prominent role in shaping monetary policy, this article says.
Trichet says rates support growth, convergence
European Central Bank President Jean Claude Trichet said that lending rates at a six-decade low are ``appropriate'' and rejected finance ministers' concerns about economic divergences in the eurozone.