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Bank of England and ECB take measures to reassure markets

The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said its ready to intervene and provide additional help to prop up financial markets.

Economy

ECB agrees cheaper loans to fund Greek banks

The European Central Bank has agreed to accept 'junk' rated Greek debt as collateral for normal "ECB":http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/10708ef6-387a-11e6-9a05-82a9b15a8ee7.html#axzz4CPd5i6K9 lending to banki

Economy

The ECB and Federal Reserve talk Brexit

The Head of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi has vowed immediate action if Britain votes to leave the EU.

Economy

Draghi pushes eurozone reforms - again

The European Central Bank's Mario Draghi argues again reform is needed as well as low interest rates and money printing to get the eurozone's economy growing again.

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World News

Migrants could help tackle eurozone ageing population - Draghi

It’s known as the Old Continent, but Europe’s ageing population could be an economic time bomb.

Economy

European Central Bank corporate bond buying starts

The European Central Bank has begun buying corporate bonds to try to get businesses to borrow and spend, which would boost the eurozone economy and cause inflation to rise.

Economy

ECB says growth prospect slightly better, but still many risks

ECB President Mario Draghi said the prospects for eurozone economic growth are looking slightly better this year and it's the same story for inflation, but there are still many risks.

Economy

ECB monetary policies face complaint before Germany Constitutional Court - again

Another complaint against the European Central Bank's quantitative easing policies has been made to Germany's Constitutional Court.

Economy

Tussle over 500 euro notes ends with slow phasing out

The European Central Bank will stop issuing 500 euro notes on concerns over use by terrorists and criminals, but they will be phased out only from 2018 due to resistance from Germany.

Economy

ECB's Draghi defends low rates policy against German complaints

ECB head Mario Draghi has defended low interest rates following complaints from German officials, including Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble, that they are hurting savers.

Economy

ECB pledges low borrowing costs 'as long as needed' but no helicopter money

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has vowed to use all the tools at his disposal for "as long as needed" to return the eurozone economy to growth.

Economy

ECB leaves rates unchanged despite German criticism

The European Central Bank has kept borrowing costs at record low levels despite German criticism of the stimulus moves.

Economy

ECB relieved as Eurozone announces flat inflation rate

The EU's statistics agency has revealed that eurozone inflation has been flat in the year up to March.

World

Michel Sapin on global tax cooperation, and why we need Europe

The French finance minister discusses the 'Panama Papers,' how to cut deficit, the eurozone economy and the future of Europe.

Economy

Euro zone business records a bounce

A new survey indicates Euro zone business growth edged up last month from February’s 13-month low as demand weakened, particularly for services

Economy

Cyprus starts working week out of bailout

Cyprus has kicked off the working week standing on its own two feet. Its EU bailout has officially finished, as it bounces back from financial

Economy

Eurozone lending picks up in February

Lending growth to eurozone companies and households rose at its fastest rate since late 2011 in February, but the economic recovery remains sluggish and uneven.

Economy

ECB government bond purchase warning

Analysts say the European Central Bank could end up owning as much as a quarter of all eurozone government bonds which risks distorting the market.

Economy

ECB stimulus plans fail to boost financial markets

European shares enjoyed only a brief bounce on Thursday before investors focused on Mario Draghi's statement that interest rates will only be cut again in the most extreme of circumstances.

Economy

Deflation fears at centre of ECB latest stimulus moves

The European Central Bank is desperately keen to avoid deflation which economists say has a negative effect on growth.