Euro zone lending recovery continues modestly A lending recovery in the euro zone continued at a modest pace last month, data from the European Central Bank showed today. Business • 27 Apr 16
Euro zone lending recovery continues modestly A lending recovery in the euro zone continued at a modest pace last month, data from the European Central Bank showed today. Business • 27 Apr 16
Draghi brushes off criticism of monetary policy European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has brushed off German criticism of his ultra-loose monetary policy and vowed to use all the tools at his disposal for "as long as needed". Business • 22 Apr 16
Draghi brushes off criticism of monetary policy European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has brushed off German criticism of his ultra-loose monetary policy and vowed to use all the tools at his disposal for "as long as needed". Business • 22 Apr 16
Euro zone inflation flat in March Consumer prices in the euro zone were flat in March year-on-year after having fallen by 0.2% in February, the European Union's statistics agency said today. Business • 14 Apr 16
Euro zone inflation flat in March Consumer prices in the euro zone were flat in March year-on-year after having fallen by 0.2% in February, the European Union's statistics agency said today. Business • 14 Apr 16
France sells 20 and 50-year bonds Euro zone governments' drive to push back the expiry date of their debts stepped up a gear this week, as France sold 20 and 50-year bonds to lock in ECB-depressed borrowing costs. Business • 13 Apr 16
France sells 20 and 50-year bonds Euro zone governments' drive to push back the expiry date of their debts stepped up a gear this week, as France sold 20 and 50-year bonds to lock in ECB-depressed borrowing costs. Business • 13 Apr 16
Greek review adjourned until after IMF meeting Greece and its international lenders adjourned talks on a crucial bailout review early today and will resume them immediately after this week's IMF spring meeting, the Greek finance minister said. Business • 12 Apr 16
Greek review adjourned until after IMF meeting Greece and its international lenders adjourned talks on a crucial bailout review early today and will resume them immediately after this week's IMF spring meeting, the Greek finance minister said. Business • 12 Apr 16
German inflation inches higher in March Inflation in Germany edged higher in March, with rising prices for food, services and rents offsetting falling energy prices, final data showed today. Business • 12 Apr 16
German inflation inches higher in March Inflation in Germany edged higher in March, with rising prices for food, services and rents offsetting falling energy prices, final data showed today. Business • 12 Apr 16
Euro zone business growth edges up in March Euro zone business growth edged up last month from February's 13-month low as demand weakened, particularly for services, despite deep price cuts. Business • 05 Apr 16
Euro zone business growth edges up in March Euro zone business growth edged up last month from February's 13-month low as demand weakened, particularly for services, despite deep price cuts. Business • 05 Apr 16
Negative interest rates 'have their limits' Negative interest rates are an effective tool for central banks in the fight against deflationary pressures although they have their limits, ECB governing council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau has said. Business • 21 Mar 16
Negative interest rates 'have their limits' Negative interest rates are an effective tool for central banks in the fight against deflationary pressures although they have their limits, ECB governing council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau has said. Business • 21 Mar 16
European markets boosted by ECB stimulus measures After a poor initial reaction to the European Central Bank's latest stimulus measures to boost the euro zone economy, European markets have rebounded strongly today. Business • 11 Mar 16
European markets boosted by ECB stimulus measures After a poor initial reaction to the European Central Bank's latest stimulus measures to boost the euro zone economy, European markets have rebounded strongly today. Business • 11 Mar 16
QE: ECB spends €2,000 on each person in euro zone A year into the European Central Bank's money printing programme, Mario Draghi and his colleagues have spent more than €700 billion, and yet the results are far from what they would have hoped. Business • 09 Mar 16
QE: ECB spends €2,000 on each person in euro zone A year into the European Central Bank's money printing programme, Mario Draghi and his colleagues have spent more than €700 billion, and yet the results are far from what they would have hoped. Business • 09 Mar 16
Cheap energy drags euro zone producer prices down Euro zone producer prices fell by more than expected in January because of a sharp fall in energy prices, data from the European Union's statistics office Eurostat showed today. Business • 02 Mar 16
Cheap energy drags euro zone producer prices down Euro zone producer prices fell by more than expected in January because of a sharp fall in energy prices, data from the European Union's statistics office Eurostat showed today. Business • 02 Mar 16
Euro zone banks can deal with low rates - Coeure The European Central Bank today sought to counter claims by euro zone banks that negative interest rates are hurting their profitability. Business • 02 Mar 16
Euro zone banks can deal with low rates - Coeure The European Central Bank today sought to counter claims by euro zone banks that negative interest rates are hurting their profitability. Business • 02 Mar 16
Euro zone factory growth at year low in February Euro zone manufacturing activity expanded at its weakest pace for a year last month as deep price discounting failed to stop slowing order growth, a survey showed today. Business • 01 Mar 16
Euro zone factory growth at year low in February Euro zone manufacturing activity expanded at its weakest pace for a year last month as deep price discounting failed to stop slowing order growth, a survey showed today. Business • 01 Mar 16
Central banks near policy limits but back in focus The widely predicted failure of G20 leaders to agree on bold new steps to reinvigorate the world economy at a meeting in Shanghai this weekend puts the onus back on central bankers. Business • 29 Feb 16
Central banks near policy limits but back in focus The widely predicted failure of G20 leaders to agree on bold new steps to reinvigorate the world economy at a meeting in Shanghai this weekend puts the onus back on central bankers. Business • 29 Feb 16
Energy prices push German inflation down to 0% German annual inflation turned negative in February, hitting the lowest level in more than a year, data showed today. Business • 26 Feb 16
Energy prices push German inflation down to 0% German annual inflation turned negative in February, hitting the lowest level in more than a year, data showed today. Business • 26 Feb 16
Euro zone inflation revised down to 0.3% Euro zone consumer prices grew 0.3% year-on-year in January, the European Union's statistics office said today, revising downward its earlier estimate of a 0.4% rise. Business • 25 Feb 16
Euro zone inflation revised down to 0.3% Euro zone consumer prices grew 0.3% year-on-year in January, the European Union's statistics office said today, revising downward its earlier estimate of a 0.4% rise. Business • 25 Feb 16
Growth in euro zone private sector loans picks up Growth of loans to the private sector in the euro area picked up fractionally in January, European Central Bank data showed today. Business • 25 Feb 16
Growth in euro zone private sector loans picks up Growth of loans to the private sector in the euro area picked up fractionally in January, European Central Bank data showed today. Business • 25 Feb 16
EU banking watchdog launches stress test European Union banks will be tested on their ability to raise funds in thin bond markets in a shrinking economy hit by tumbling commodities and property prices, the bloc's banking watchdog said last night. Business • 25 Feb 16
EU banking watchdog launches stress test European Union banks will be tested on their ability to raise funds in thin bond markets in a shrinking economy hit by tumbling commodities and property prices, the bloc's banking watchdog said last night. Business • 25 Feb 16
German economy in good shape - Bundesbank chief The German economy is "in good shape overall," the head of the Bundesbank said today, waving away suggestions that clouds could be building over Europe's biggest economy. Business • 24 Feb 16
German economy in good shape - Bundesbank chief The German economy is "in good shape overall," the head of the Bundesbank said today, waving away suggestions that clouds could be building over Europe's biggest economy. Business • 24 Feb 16
EU to start 2016 stress tests of banks tomorrow Top European banks will face the latest check on their finances this week as regulators run stress tests on the sector in an effort to ensure its resilience to possible economic and other threats. Business • 23 Feb 16
EU to start 2016 stress tests of banks tomorrow Top European banks will face the latest check on their finances this week as regulators run stress tests on the sector in an effort to ensure its resilience to possible economic and other threats. Business • 23 Feb 16
ECB ready to act to stimulate growth - Draghi The European Central Bank is ready to act to stimulate the euro zone economy and push up inflation in the single currency area, according to its President Mario Draghi. Business • 15 Feb 16
ECB ready to act to stimulate growth - Draghi The European Central Bank is ready to act to stimulate the euro zone economy and push up inflation in the single currency area, according to its President Mario Draghi. Business • 15 Feb 16
EU cuts euro zone growth forecasts The EU today cut its euro zone growth forecasts for this year, warning that the slowdown in China and Europe's biggest migrant crisis since World War II posed real risks. Business • 04 Feb 16
EU cuts euro zone growth forecasts The EU today cut its euro zone growth forecasts for this year, warning that the slowdown in China and Europe's biggest migrant crisis since World War II posed real risks. Business • 04 Feb 16
Euro zone firms had disappointing start to 2016 Euro zone businesses started 2016 in slightly better shape than first thought, a new survey has found. Business • 03 Feb 16
Euro zone firms had disappointing start to 2016 Euro zone businesses started 2016 in slightly better shape than first thought, a new survey has found. Business • 03 Feb 16
Euro zone factory growth slows at start of 2016 Factory growth across the euro zone slowed at the start of 2016 as incoming orders failed to show any meaningful increase, even though companies cut prices at the deepest rate for a year. Business • 01 Feb 16
Euro zone factory growth slows at start of 2016 Factory growth across the euro zone slowed at the start of 2016 as incoming orders failed to show any meaningful increase, even though companies cut prices at the deepest rate for a year. Business • 01 Feb 16
Few surprises, but inquiry report has some value The banking inquiry report had "very few significant surprises" but it does have some "value and worth" to the Irish public, according to journalist and broadcaster Richard Curran. Business • 28 Jan 16
Few surprises, but inquiry report has some value The banking inquiry report had "very few significant surprises" but it does have some "value and worth" to the Irish public, according to journalist and broadcaster Richard Curran. Business • 28 Jan 16
