Jean-Claude Trichet
ECB's Trichet flags rate increase with 'vigilance'
European Central Bank President Jean- Claude Trichet signalled the ECB will likely raise interest rates next month as the pace of economic growth threatens to stoke inflation.
Report recommends limited IMF gold sales
The report by the Committee of Eminent Persons released has recommended that the Fund sell 400 tonnes of its 3,217 tonnes of gold to finance an endowment fund.
ECB's Trichet sees risk of inflation spiral
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet told French television there is a risk of an increase in inflation in the eurozone and noted that ECB rates are well below those of the US Fed.
Stark on monetary policy: a view from the ECB
In the speech 'Objectives and challenges of monetary policy: a view from the ECB' given on 19 January Jurgen Stark of the ECB said the ECB retains the freedom to move interest rates whenever it considers it necessary to control inflation pressures,…
ECB denies Trichet, Juncker, Almunia meetings plan
The European Central Bank denied a report on Monday 22 January which claimed Jean-Claude Trichet, Eurogroup chief Jean-Claude Juncker and EU commissioner Joaquin Almunia had agreed to hold informal meetings on the sidelines of the ECB's monthly press…
ECB's Trichet says 'Welcome to the Euro'
In a speech at the Celebration "Welcome to the Euro" given on 15 January Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB congratulated Slovenia for its successful integration with the euro area and the adoption of the euro.
ECB's Trichet at € conference Slovenia
In his keynote address at the "€ conference Slovenia" given on 15 January Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB said Slovenia will enjoy the general benefits of participation in the single currency area, such as no exchange rate risks with respect to its most…
Trichet says 'very close monitoring' on price risk
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet told a press conference on Thursday 11 January that the ECB will act in a "firm and timely manner" to ensure price stability but did not reintroduce a commitment to exercise "vigilance" on inflation…
ECB chief defends central bank independence
Speaking at the press conference following a meeting of the ECB's governing council, ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet said that it was up to all European Union states to ensure independence of their central banks.
Trichet expects similar global growth this year
Global economic growth this year may well be close to that of 2006, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said Monday 8 January in Switzerland.
ECB's Trichet on the eurozone economy
In testimony to the European Parliament given on 20 December Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB warned that eurozone inflation could rise and hover around 2 pct in both 2007 and 2008.
Sharp FX moves not in global interest - Trichet
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said on Wednesday 20 December that sharp and abrupt moves in currencies would not be in the interests of Europe, the US or the global economy.
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…
Side effects for ECB transparency
This article from the Financial Times, published Monday 11 December, says that a mixture of good luck and good judgment has made this a good year for the ECB.
ECB raises interest rates to 3.5%
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said Thursday 7 December it was essential to act in a "firm and timely manner" to safeguard price stability in the eurozone,after the bank raised interest rates from 3.25pct to 3.5pct.
Trichet: lessons for EU financial integration
Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the ECB, set out some of the key lessons for greater financial integration among EU economies in a recent speech.
ECB sells more gold
The ECB sold 23 tons of gold on 30 November, the central bank said.
SWIFT broke laws - EU committee
SWIFT, an international financial data transfer agency, breached European data privacy laws in handing over personal data to American investigators, according to a report by a European Union committee.
Trichet positive on global growth but sees risks
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said Monday 20 November that the global economy is set for dynamic growth in 2007 but central bankers must remain vigilant as oil prices still threaten to stoke inflation.
Trichet at the ECB's Central Banking Conference
In his closing speech at the Fourth ECB Central Banking Conference given on 10 November Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB said in assessing the success of central bank policy, the historical context always needs to be taken into account.
Drug linked to disintegrating euros
A mystery substance that caused some euro banknotes in Germany to fall to pieces may be linked to the party drug crystal speed, Der Spiegel magazine reported on Saturday 11 November, quoting regional police.
Financial integration helps avert shocks - Trichet
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said Monday 13 November closer financial integration will raise the eurozone's resistance to external shocks and increase its growth potential.
Trichet defends money supply data use by ECB
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet defended the ECB's use of money supply data to guide interest rate decisions, in an article published by the Financial Times on Thursday 9 November.
Trichet maintains expectations of rate hike
Speaking at the post-meeting press conference on Thursday 2 November European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet endorsed market expectations of a further ECB interest rate hike at its December meeting.