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ECB cuts deposit rate with further stimulus measures expected

The European Central Bank has begun taking stimulus measures in a bid to boost inflation and the eurozone’s recovery. Ahead of a news conference to

Economy

Eurozone inflation data add to expectations of ECB action

New inflation figures for the eurozone add further weight to those arguing for more stimulus measures. Core inflation surprisingly slowed in

Business Series

Reading Draghi's mind: markets await crucial ECB decisions

A crucial monetary policy meeting of the European Central Bank this week could have a profound effect on the markets and particularly on the value of

Economy

Draghi says ECB will do what it must to boost inflation

Mario Draghi has said the European Central Bank is ready to act quickly to boost inflation in the eurozone. The comments by the bank’s president at

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Business Series

ECB meeting repercussions and Abu Dhabi's new challenge

Welcome to Business Middle East. This week we look at repercussions of the European Central Bank meeting, and Abu Dhabi starts a new challenge

Economy

Business activity grows in eurozone but low prices disappoint

Stronger business activity in France and Germany boosted figures for the eurozone in October – but there was no sign of healthy price increases

Economy

ECB hints it may expand stimulus programme

The European Central Bank meeting in Malta has hinted that it may expand its stimulus programme in December, while its chief has called on

Business Series

Uncertainty over QE perturbs global markets

Global markets endured turbulent times last week amid uncertainty about monetary easing policies in the eurozone and Japan. ECB chief Mario Draghi

Business Series

Impact of EU, US data on shaky global markets

At last week’s interest rate announcement the European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s tone seemed unencouraging, his message hinting at

Economy

ECB trims Eurozone growth and inflation forecasts

The European Central bank has cut its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone at its latest policy meeting. The news sent the euro to a

Markets

ECB to prepare fresh hit of QE for Eurozone?

The word is out that bearing in mind the shaky state of the Eurozone economy the ECB may be thinking about opening the money taps wider. Analysts

Economy

Greece repays ECB after tapping fresh bailout funds

Greece has repaid 3.2 billion euros to the European Central Bank after Athens received the first emergency loans agreed under the country’s third

Greece

Where does the Greek debt come from? Part 3/3: The crisis of 2008

Greece

Where does Greece's debt come from? Part 1/3: the Greek source

Greece

Where does the Greek debt come from? Part 2/3: European roots

Greece’s debt has been a concern for the European Union since 2009. Little by little, attention was drawn away from the first countries within the euro zone to have austerity measures imposed – Ireland, Spain and Portugal – and eventually, the focus came to rest on Greece. But where does its debt co

Germany

German parliament prepares to vote on Greek bailout

Chancellor Angela Merkel braces herself for a revolt within her own party during a parliamentary vote on the third Greek bailout but which nonetheless is expected to be approved.

World News

Tsakalotos reveals notes but no new proposals at Eurogroup

Greece turned up at Tuesday’s Eurogroup meeting with a new finance minister but no new firm proposals on how to step back from the brink of a euro

Greece

ECB keeps tight funding grip on Greece's banks

It is not the answer that Greece’s Central Bank wanted to hear. Its hopes of more financial support have been dashed after the European Central Bank

Economy

Greece: voters admit to divided opinions

Greece has been divided by the Yes/No question posed by its referendum. Polls suggest neither side had a clear lead in the run-up to the opening of

Economy

Greece: Alexis Tsipras among the first to vote

There was a commotion as Alexis Tsipras arrived to cast his vote in the Greek referendum. Crowds gathered at the Athens polling station to witness