Eurozone
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.
EU supports regulatory role for central banks
The recent financial turmoil has underlined the importance of central banks' role in supervision, said Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, a member of the European Central Bank's executive board.
ECB's Stark hints at standalone hike in July
The European Central Bank looks likely to raise rates only in July rather than tighten policy on a series of occasions over the coming months.
Stability risks have risen: ECB
The risks to euro-area financial stability have increased over the last six months, the European Central Bank said in its latest Financial Stability Review.
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.
ECB may need to refine collateral policy: Paramo
A member of the European Central Bank's (ECB) governing board has said the institution should consider revising the range of collateral it accepts in its open market operations.
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."
Internal measures crucial for EU's economic growth
The EU needs to implement structural reforms and improve cost discipline to absorb negative external price shocks and support growth, said Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, a member of the executive board of the European Central Bank.
Smets to replace Reichlin as ECB research head
Frank Smets, the deputy director general of the European Central Bank's research department, is to replace current head Lucrezia Reichlin, when she leaves the institution in September.
We must avoid the errors of the 70s: Trichet
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has warned that the world's central bankers risk a return to the dark days of the 1970s if they cut rates in the current climate.
Trichet's building blocks for eurozone success
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has highlighted four policies to reinforce the strength and performance of the euro-area economy.
Trichet urges global groups to push for clarity
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, has called on global economic institutions and forums to foster information-sharing and transparency.
Eurozone banks toughen lending standards
Borrowing across the eurozone became harder for both the region's businesses and consumers in the three months to March, the latest European Central Bank lending survey reveals.
ECB's Papademos on financial integration
Financial integration is highly relevant to the Eurosystem's role in safeguarding financial stability, said Lucas Papademos, the vice president of the European Central Bank (ECB).
Trichet remains firm on inflation
In all circumstances, but even more in times of heightened uncertainty in global financial markets, a strong commitment to price stability over the medium term is essential, said Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB).
ECB's TARGET Annual Report 2007
In 2007, use of TARGET, a large-value payment system in the euro area, surged in terms of both volume and value of transactions business, the annual report on the system states.
Interest rate gap too large, says France
Christine Lagarde, the French minister of finance, has issued a guarded warning to the European Central Bank (ECB) not to raise rates.
ECB Annual Report 2007
The third enlargement of the euro area, which took place on 1 January 2008 when Cyprus and Malta adopted the single currency, occurred in a smooth and efficient manner, Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the central bank said in his introduction to…
ECB comments push euro to fresh high
The euro surpassed the $1.60 mark for the first time in its history after European Central Bank (ECB) officials said they would act to contain rising inflation.
Buba's Weber paves way for rate hike
Axel Weber, the president of the Bundesbank, has said that the European Central Bank (ECB) must "act with determination" if the recent rise in inflation begins to impact wage settlements.
ECB Monthly Bulletin - April 2008
The latest edition of the European Central Bank's Monthly Bulletin argues that recent movements in bond markets that appear to indicate a pick up in euro-area inflation expectations, are misleading.
Trichet on the euro's success
A high level of central bank credibility has ensured that the creation of the euro has been a success story, Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), said.
Trichet indicates rates to remain at 4%
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), signalled that the Governing Council will leave rates unchanged for the foreseeable future despite mounting evidence that the credit crunch could severely impact the real economy.