ECB's Draghi warns of 'risks' to euro zone growth European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi today warned of risks weighing on growth in the euro zone, describing current economic indicators as "weak". Business • 10 Apr 19
ECB 'concerned' at impact of negative rates on banks European Central Bank policymakers worry that long-term low interest rates are harming euro zone lenders, minutes of a March meeting released today showed. Business • 04 Apr 19
Euro zone ministers nominate Lane for ECB economist job Euro zone finance ministers have nominated Ireland's Central Bank Governor Philip Lane to be the next chief economist of the European Central Bank, according to ... Business • 12 Feb 19
Central Bank Governor nominated for ECB economics job The Minister for Finance has decided to nominate Central Bank Governor Philip Lane as a candidate to replace the European Central Bank's chief economist Peter ... Business • 21 Jan 19
Austria drops demand for ECB job in boost to Lane Austria has dropped its plan to propose a new member of the European Central Bank's Executive Board as it does not see a suitable spot ... Business • 11 Jan 19
ECB warns EU must adapt to ageing populations European governments must make changes now to cushion the effects of an ageing population or risk grave economic harm, a top European Central Bank official ... Business • 17 Oct 18
ECB to debate next week whether to end QE this year The European Central Bank will debate next week whether to end bond purchases later this year, the bank's chief economist has said. Business • 07 Jun 18
Gauge of long-term euro zone inflation falls A key market gauge of long-term inflation expectations in the euro zone area fell to its lowest level since November, new figures show today. Business • 16 Mar 18
ECB to end bond buys only when inflation is sustainable The European Central Bank needs further evidence that inflation is rising towards its target and will end asset buys only when it is satisfied that ... Business • 14 Mar 18
Draghi pledges low rates as Germany calls for change The head of the European Central Bank has defended a pledge to keep interest rates at rock bottom, batting back German calls for a speedy ... Business • 13 Oct 17
ECB's chief economist calls for 'steady hand' on policy The European Central Bank's chief economist has renewed his call for a "steady hand" in conducting the ECB's ultra-easy monetary policy despite a positive growth ... Business • 14 Sep 17
Euro zone growth better but inflation not, says ECB Euro zone growth may be improving and European Central Bank policy will reflect this but inflation remains weak and needs to show a convincing upward ... Business • 24 May 17
ECB monetary stance remains appropriate - Praet The European Central Bank's current monetary policy remains appropriate, ECB chief economist Peter Praet said in an interview in Spanish newspaper Expansion published today. Business • 03 Apr 17
ECB policymakers want to stick to plan The European Central Bank needs to stick to its already laid out policy path, several policymakers have argued today. Business • 30 Mar 17
ECB rate setters play down recovery Europe's economic recovery may be picking up speed but underlying inflation remains weak, European Central Bank rate setters said today. Business • 23 Feb 17
ECB will keep easy policy for as long as necessary The ECB will keep monetary policy easy for as long as necessary in light of risks such as slower growth in emerging economies, its chief ... Business • 21 Dec 15
ECB board member defends stance on rates The European Central Bank today defended its decision to hold interest rates steady this month. Business • 12 Mar 14
