Eurozone
Trichet notes exchange-rate instability fears
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has acknowledged that he is concerned about exchange rate volatility given the current value of the euro.
Near-term cut unlikely as ECB takes neutral tone
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), signalled that the governing council is unlikely to back a rate cut in the coming months.
ECB reveals executive board salaries
In keeping with their inflation-fighting mandate, senior staff at the ECB gave themselves a 2% pay rise last year.
EU's Barroso notes concern over euro's strength
Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European Commission, has acknowledged that the euro is now worryingly strong.
Money growth data helps predict inflation
Money growth statistics can be used to more accurately forecast inflation in the euro area, a new International Monetary Fund paper finds.
Strauss-Kahn complains of "overly powerful" ECB
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, has said that the lack of a political counterweight for the European Central Bank (ECB) has made the institution too powerful.
EU building and consumer sectors most sensitive
The eurozone's construction and consumer sectors are typically the most sensitive to shocks in GDP and inflation variables, states a new European Central Bank paper.
EU should be "driving force" in SWF regulation
The EU should be at the forefront of the effort to supervise sovereign wealth fund investments, the European Commission has said.
Stability requires public-private coordination
The close cooperation of policymakers and market participants is essential for achieving sustainable growth and preserving stability, said Lucas Papademos, the vice president of the European Central Bank.
Markets underestimate ECB's inflation fears
Bets on interest rate decisions fail to take into account the seriousness of the inflation situation in the eurozone, said Axel Weber, the president of the Bundesbank who also sits on the European Central Bank's (ECB) governing council.
Number of euro counterfeits rise
The number of counterfeited euro banknotes in the second half of 2007 shows an increase when compared to the two preceding half-year periods.
Laurels for ECB from Germany's Merkel
The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has praised the European Central Bank's (ECB) "very outstanding role" in dealing with the world financial crisis.
Trichet on structural reforms
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, stressed the importance of labour markets reforms in the European Union.
Eurozone growth falls, raises chances of Q2 cut
Chances of the European Central Bank (ECB) cutting rates later this year rose as data revealed the pace of growth slackened in the eurozone in the fourth quarter of last year.
ECB bulletin notes downside risks
The European Central Bank's latest Monthly Bulletin details the downside risks to eurozone growth fully confirmed earlier in February.
ECB's Trichet reaffirms price stability commitment
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), explained the thinking behind the eurozone lender's recent policy decision and shift in stance.
Instability calls for a sharper eye on markets
Financial instability requires monetary-policy-makers to rely on different data and communication strategies, Christian Noyer, the governor of the Banque de France said.
Research has a role in stability: ECB's Papademos
Economic research can make an important contribution to strengthening the resilience of the financial system, said Lucas Papademos, the vice president of the European Central Bank.
Policy forecasts don't damage markets
Central bank guidance about, or explicit forecasts of, likely future policy rates does not impair market functioning, research published by the Bank for International Settlements suggests.
ECB holds rates, but hawkish tone goes
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, revealed a shift to a more dovish outlook as the governing council held rates at 4% for the eighth straight month.
ECB right but opaque, says report
The latest Monitoring the European Central Bank report, published on Thursday by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), suggests that there is much room for improvement in the way the European Central Bank (ECB) sets interest rates and…
Czech president approves potential replacements
Vaclav Klaus, the president of the Czech Republic, has said that two names suggested in the media as potential replacements for outgoing central bank deputy, Ludek Niedermayer, would be suitable candidates.
EU will avoid downturn: Juncker
Europe will not follow the United States into recession said Jean-Claude Juncker, Luxembourg's prime minister and finance minister, on Monday.
Eurozone inflation hits record high
Eurozone inflation has climbed to its highest level since the European Central Bank was founded in 1999, an early estimate shows.