Bank of Japan in negative interest rate surprise The Bank of Japan unexpectedly cut a benchmark interest rate below zero today - a move which stunned investors. Business • 29 Jan 16
Japan economy minister resigns over money scandal Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari resigned abruptly today to take responsibility for a political funding scandal that rocked the government, but denied having taken bribes. Business • 28 Jan 16
Greece exits deflation trend after 33 months Greece emerged from 33 months of deflation in December, finally seeing some price rises after a bruising period of economic decline and political upheaval. Business • 13 Jan 16
Japan's economy grows at fastest pace in a year Japan's economy expanded at its fastest pace in a year in three months from January to March as business investment rose slightly. Business • 20 May 15
UK inflation rate turns negative in March UK inflation turned negative by the narrowest of margins in March as it dropped to -0.01%, official figures showed today. Business • 14 Apr 15
Falling energy costs deflate euro zone prices A sharp drop in energy prices pulled January's euro zone consumer prices to levels last seen during the global financial crisis. Business • 24 Feb 15
Euro zone deflation accelerates to -0.6% Euro zone consumer prices fell by an alarming 0.6% in January, accelerating further into negative territory, new figures show today. Business • 30 Jan 15
Euro zone inflation turns negative in December Euro zone consumer prices fell by more than expected in December because of much cheaper energy prices, a first estimate by the European statistic office … Business • 07 Jan 15
Spain says inflation drops to zero in June Spain's inflation rate fell to zero in June, official data showed today, as the euro zone battled to fend off the threat of a damaging … Business • 11 Jul 14
German FM does not expect euro deflation spiral German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has said he sees no signs at all of a deflation spiral in Europe. Business • 14 Apr 14
No threat of deflation in Ireland - Noonan The Minister for Finance has said he does not believe Ireland is facing a threat of deflation, but admitted the low inflation environment was making … Business • 09 Apr 14
US warns euro zone over deflation risk US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has warned the euro zone to pay heed to the risk of deflation, adding pressure on European authorities and the … Business • 09 Apr 14
IMF warns euro zone on deflation threat The International Monetary Fund has identified deflation as the biggest risk to economic recovery in the euro area. Business • 08 Apr 14
Spanish consumer prices fall 0.2% in March Spanish consumer prices fell in March for the first time in more than four years, initial data showed today. Business • 28 Mar 14
Japanese inflation heading near target Japanese consumer prices rose for the ninth consecutive month in February while unemployment fell to a more than a six-year low. Business • 28 Mar 14
ECB ready to fight deflation - Draghi The European Central Bank has been preparing additional policy steps to guard against deflation taking hold in the euro zone, Mario Draghi said today. Business • 13 Mar 14
Euro zone inflation stable at 0.8% in January Euro zone inflation held steady at 0.8% in January from the same figure in December, official data showed today. Business • 24 Feb 14
Schaeuble sees no deflation threat in Europe There are no signs the euro zone is headed towards deflation, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has said. Business • 11 Feb 14
OECD chief economist sees deflation risk in Europe The European Central Bank should be ready to take measures including quantitative easing to ward off the danger of deflation in Europe, the OECD's chief … Business • 22 Jan 14
Euro zone inflation slows in December Euro zone inflation slowed in December, the European Union's statistics office has confirmed. Business • 16 Jan 14
Euro zone inflation drops unexpectedly Euro zone inflation fell surprisingly in December after a small increase in the previous month, adding to concerns about deflation and the risks to a … Business • 07 Jan 14
ECB's Praet warns of deflationary pressures The European Central Bank's chief economist said today that the euro zone faces deflationary pressures. Business • 22 Nov 13
Japan economy shrinks as China dispute takes toll Japan's economy contracted in the latest quarter, signaling that like Europe it may already be in recession, further weighing down world growth. Business • 12 Nov 12
Japan cuts economic view again Japan's government has downgraded its view of the economy for the third month in a row in October as worries about Europe's debt crisis and … Business • 12 Oct 12
Bank of Japan holds off fresh easing measures Japan's central bank held off fresh easing measures, despite pressure to act amid growing fears that euro zone turmoil will damage a recovery for the … Business • 15 Jun 12
