The Irish Times

ECB sticks with policy on interest rates

Stimulus will continue to be curbed over coming months

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 12:56

ECB takes first step in long march to digital euro

Bank seeking to avoid leaving digital payments to the private sector

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 15:26

ECB signals faster money-printing to combat rise in yields

Concerns that a rise in bond yields could derail a recovery across euro zone

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 16:38

Wise to assume no-deal Brexit – Central Bank governor

Gabriel Makhlouf warns economy likely to suffer economic shock from Brexit next year

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 17:16

Surging euro must be monitored for its impact on prices – Lagarde

ECB president says no pressing need to change interest rates

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 16:25

German central bank president challenges landmark EU stimulus

Jens Weidmann said €750bn fund needs controls so money is spent wisely

Sun Jul 26 2020 - 15:59

ECB gives ailing euro zone economy another shot of stimulus

Commission backs €250m Restart Fund and a €200m scheme to produce Covid solutions

Thu Jun 04 2020 - 13:16

Euro economy facing recession as bad as worst forecasts – ECB president

Christine Lagarde says estimates for milder slump ‘out of date’

Wed May 27 2020 - 11:27

Lagarde warns euro zone economy could shrink 12% amid ‘unprecedented decline’

ECB chief also says duration of contraction could not yet be determined

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 13:02

Makhlouf overseeing Central Bank’s crisis response from Greek lockdown

Governor had flown to Athens to visit family prior to Greece shutting down

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 17:41

ECB makes no policy change as Lagarde launches strategic review

Inflation targets, digital money and climate change to be part of debate on bank’s future

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 13:07

ECB to discuss prospect of launching digital currency

Christine Lagarde’s first interest rate decision will come on Thursday

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 09:25

Europe must show more faith in its economic potential – Lagarde

New ECB chief ventures outside traditional remit of central banker

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 10:43

ECB action raises fears of prolonged Japanese-like malaise

Central Bank cuts key deposit rate and restarts QE to kick-start ailing economy

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 15:23

Irish inflation lifts to 0.7% as ECB opts for more stimulus measures

Latest figures rises in cost of clothing and footwear and insurance were main drivers

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 13:33

‘Currency, Credit and Crisis’ by Patrick Honohan: a valuable insight into the Central Bank

Readers will find more policy and analysis than personal and political dramas

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 05:00

Christine Lagarde must learn to run an economy that is slowing to a crawl

Lagarde’s most perilous moments will come when she cannot rely on a prepared text, like news conferences after ECB policy meetings

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 03:15

Christine Lagarde set to be confirmed as next ECB president

European finance ministers signed off on her appointment on Tuesday

Tue Jul 09 2019 - 16:48

Lane believes UK and EU will agree deal to avoid ‘chaotic Brexit’

Central Bank governor says incentive for UK to accept version of current deal is ‘very strong’

Tue Feb 12 2019 - 10:56

Philip Lane set for ECB executive seat on second attempt

Central Bank governor only name put forward for chief economist role

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 16:44

ECB leaves room for interest rate increase late next year

Bank said it will cap bond-buying by year-end

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 13:23

Will an Irish person finally get a big ECB job?

Sharon Donnery is in the running for head of banking supervision, but she has competitors

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 11:43

ECB close to settling question of bond-buying programme

Upcoming policy meeting pivotal for reaching decision on QE, ECB chief economist says

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 09:57

Will the anti-Draghi put the PIIGs in their place?

Cantillon: Bundesbank hawk Jens Weidmann tipped to be next ECB president

Tue May 22 2018 - 05:45

ECB takes baby step towards exit from stimulus scheme

ECB says it can still extend €2.55 trillion bond-purchase scheme beyond September if needed

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 18:58

Latvia central bank head urged to step down during corruption inquiry

Governor Rimsevics, who sits on ECB governing council, held by anti-corruption agency

Sun Feb 18 2018 - 14:57

Donohoe optimistic about Philip Lane’s ECB prospects despite strong Spanish candidate

Republic’s Central Bank chief faces Spain’s Luis de Guindos in race for European post

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 09:35

Spanish minister faces resistance to being appointed to ECB role

Economy minister facing opposition from European Parliament for vice president post

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 13:43

Euro down against all major currencies after ECB minutes released

Central bankers displayed concern over strength of single currency

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 13:09

ECB sticks to easy money pledge despite better growth

ECB President Mario Draghi had raised the prospect of policy tightening last month

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 13:19

Underlying euro area inflation ticks up in June

ECB is desperate to boost prices amid weakening oil prices

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 11:43

Dollar steadies after week of political noise

Euro was down against the dollar after rising to six-month high on Friday

Mon May 22 2017 - 09:59

Euro zone business growth fastest in nearly six years

Latest surveys put put currency bloc on track for quarterly growth of 0.6 per cent

Fri Mar 03 2017 - 16:18

Draghi urges critics to ‘be patient’ and wait for recovery

European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged, ready to extend bond purchases

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 13:00