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Benoit Coeure said the exact timeframe and modalities of an exit from the ECB's programme of stimulus had not been yet debated

Coeure sees short term rates at 'very low levels'

Short term interest rates are to remain at "very low levels" in the euro zone, European Central Bank (ECB) board member Benoit Coeure said today.

Business • 12 Mar 18

ECB board member Benoit Coeure said Europe is not ready for another economic crisis

Europe's next crisis may test ECB limits - Coeure

Europe is not ready for another economic downturn and the next crisis could test the limits of the European Central Bank, potentially pushing interest rates much deeper into negative territory, ECB board member Benoit Coeure said today.

Business • 02 Feb 18

Benoit Coeure is a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank

ECB warns on currency war and Brexit

A currency war is always a losing proposition, according to Benoit Coeuré, a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank.

Business • 01 Feb 18

Benoit Coeure says that due to weak inflation there is no reason for the ECB to change its strategy now

ECB should adjust policy carefully, flexibly - Coeure

Euro zone growth is picking up but underlying inflation is still weak so the European Central Bank should adjust its policy carefully and flexibly to avoid abrupt market moves.

Business • 07 Jul 17

The euro remains unchallenged as the second most important currency in the international monetary system

Global use of euro declines further on political risk

Use of the euro as an international currency has declined over the past year, the European Central Bank said today.

Business • 05 Jul 17

Benoit Coeure has been a long-standing supporter of ECB President Mario Draghi's policies

ECB shouldn't wait too long before taking away support

The European Central Bank should not wait too long before paring back stimulus once it is convinced that inflation has recovered, ECB board member Benoit Coeure has said.

Business • 18 May 17

Benoit Coeure said today it was too early for the ECB to change its ultra-loose monetary policy

Protectionism is a 'bad idea' - ECB's Coeure

European Central Bank Executive Board member Benoit Coeure said today that economic protectionism was a bad idea, as he commented on new US President Donald Trump, who has backed protectionist policies.

Business • 23 Jan 17