Jean-Claude Trichet
Trichet hints at rate cut
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), on Monday signalled the Governing Council would cut interest rates at its next meeting on 6 November.
Trichet: joint action sets precedent
Monday's decision to provide broad access to liquidity and unlimited dollar funding marked a "world premiere" in exceptionally-confident cooperation between central banks, Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has noted.
Trichet comments raise prospect of December cut
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept rates on hold again on Thursday, but more-dovish-than expected comments from Jean-Claude Trichet, the central bank's president, signalled the Governing Council could cut before the end of 2008.
Trichet on the turmoil
The root of the problems in many financial institutions was their inability to adequately assess the risks associated with their exposures, said Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank.
Trichet: Slovakia should go further with reforms
Slovakia's government should implement structural reforms to foster price stability, said Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank.
Benelux authorities part nationalise Fortis
The governments of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have bought sizeable stakes in Fortis, Belgium's biggest lender, after capital fears triggered a cull in shares.
Trichet: new rules need international consent
New regulatory rules need to be agreed by regulators at the international level, said Jean Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank.
Central bankers back Fannie and Freddie takeover
Central bankers worldwide have endorsed the US Treasury's de-facto nationalisation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSE) that insure about half of the US's mortgage stock.
Risks from low rates warrant attention: Shirakawa
Central banks must be watchful after a period of low rates, cautioned Masaaki Shirakawa, the governor of the Bank of Japan.
Eurozone economy shrinks in second quarter
The eurozone economy looks to have shown a quarterly contraction for the first time since the euro was introduced.
Eurozone borrowers facing tighter standards
European Central Bank (ECB) data reveals eurozone banks are making it more difficult for consumers and businesses to borrow as fears of a slowdown take hold.
ECB hints at rate pause for coming months
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), indicated on Thursday that eurozone rates were now high enough to bring inflation back to target.
ECB's Liebscher: we could hike again
Klaus Liebscher, the governor of the National Bank of Austria and a member of the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate-setting council, said rates could rise again in the coming months.
Keep wages low, Trichet warns eurozone bosses
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has urged euro-area employers to avoid raising wages and prices for services on the back of higher oil and food costs.
King declines bumper pay hike
Mervyn King, the governor of the Bank of England who has repeatedly called on UK employers to avoid hiking wages in line with rising inflation, has refused a salary increase that would have seen his pay soar by more than a third.
ECB raises rate to 4.25%
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates for the eurozone for the first time in a year.
Trichet reiterates price stability commitment
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, has said that the rate-setting Governing Council is strongly determined to secure the firm anchoring of longer-term inflation expectations.
Online petition set up to stop ECB rate hikes
A French economist has set up an online petition to muster opposition to the European Central Bank's likely rate hike in July.
Runaway Eurozone inflation hits fresh high
Annual inflation in the euro area surged in May to a record high of 3.7%, up from 3.3% the previous month.
ECB on why the risks to inflation have risen
The European Central Bank's (ECB) latest Monthly Report outlines why the upside risks to inflation have risen further over the past month.
Trichet steps up inflation rhetoric, hints at hike
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, indicated that the institution's governing council could raise rates as soon as next month despite continuing turmoil in financial markets.
ECB celebrates 10th birthday
The European Central Bank (ECB) reached double digits on Sunday and marked its tenth anniversary with a ceremony and concert on Monday.
Trichet still sees "accumulation of shocks"
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB) said in an interview with L'Express, a French magazine, current market conditions amount to "an accumulation of shocks that is clearly not over."
Greenspan cautions on bursting bubbles
Alan Greenspan has defended one of the central tenets of his tenure at the helm of the Federal Reserve, warning that combating asset price bubbles could stunt innovation and growth.