Euro zone recovery loses momentum in August - PMI The euro zone's rebound from its deepest downturn on record faltered in August as growth in the bloc's dominant service industry almost ground to a halt, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Sep 20
Euro zone recovery loses momentum in August - PMI The euro zone's rebound from its deepest downturn on record faltered in August as growth in the bloc's dominant service industry almost ground to a halt, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Sep 20
ECB takes policy pause despite pandemic worries rising The European Central Bank kept policy unchanged as expected, taking a pause after a string of extraordinary moves that pushed out the boundaries of monetary policy and helped the euro zone stay afloat during a pandemic-induced recession. Business • 16 Jul 20
ECB takes policy pause despite pandemic worries rising The European Central Bank kept policy unchanged as expected, taking a pause after a string of extraordinary moves that pushed out the boundaries of monetary policy and helped the euro zone stay afloat during a pandemic-induced recession. Business • 16 Jul 20
Don't get too excited by solid euro zone data - Lane Solid data may not be a good guide to how the euro zone recovers from its deepest economic crisis in living memory, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said, cooling expectations after some surprisingly strong figures. Business • 24 Jun 20
Don't get too excited by solid euro zone data - Lane Solid data may not be a good guide to how the euro zone recovers from its deepest economic crisis in living memory, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said, cooling expectations after some surprisingly strong figures. Business • 24 Jun 20
ECB will do anything to avoid credit crunch - Lane The European Central Bank will do anything possible to ensure that the current crisis is not made worse by a credit crunch, its chief economist Philip Lane said today. Business • 11 Jun 20
ECB will do anything to avoid credit crunch - Lane The European Central Bank will do anything possible to ensure that the current crisis is not made worse by a credit crunch, its chief economist Philip Lane said today. Business • 11 Jun 20
ECB can deviate from bond-buying quotas as needed: Lane The European Central Bank can deviate from each euro zone country's quota to the extent needed when it buys government bonds under its Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme, the ECB's chief economist Philip Lane said today. Business • 26 May 20
ECB can deviate from bond-buying quotas as needed: Lane The European Central Bank can deviate from each euro zone country's quota to the extent needed when it buys government bonds under its Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme, the ECB's chief economist Philip Lane said today. Business • 26 May 20
Euro zone economy won't hit pre-crisis level until 2021 The coronavirus-hit euro zone economy probably will not return to its pre-pandemic levels until next year at the earliest, the European Central Bank's chief economist said today. Business • 18 May 20
Euro zone economy won't hit pre-crisis level until 2021 The coronavirus-hit euro zone economy probably will not return to its pre-pandemic levels until next year at the earliest, the European Central Bank's chief economist said today. Business • 18 May 20
ECB ready to act on widening bond spreads - Lane The European Central Bank is ready to narrow the bond spreads of euro zone members if that hampers the efficiency of its policy, ECB chief economist Philip Lane said today. Business • 13 Mar 20
ECB ready to act on widening bond spreads - Lane The European Central Bank is ready to narrow the bond spreads of euro zone members if that hampers the efficiency of its policy, ECB chief economist Philip Lane said today. Business • 13 Mar 20
ECB's Lane urges prudent approach on corporation tax The Chief Economist of the European Central Bank, Philip Lane, has said any incoming government here must adopt a prudent approach to managing any future fall off in Ireland's corporation tax receipts. Business • 13 Feb 20
ECB's Lane urges prudent approach on corporation tax The Chief Economist of the European Central Bank, Philip Lane, has said any incoming government here must adopt a prudent approach to managing any future fall off in Ireland's corporation tax receipts. Business • 13 Feb 20
ECB has not reached limits of monetary policy - Lane The European Central Bank has not reached the limit of what it can do on monetary policy, its chief economist Philip Lane has said. Business • 19 Nov 19
ECB has not reached limits of monetary policy - Lane The European Central Bank has not reached the limit of what it can do on monetary policy, its chief economist Philip Lane has said. Business • 19 Nov 19
ECB's commitment to lifting inflation unwavering - Lane The European Central Bank is unwavering in its commitment to lifting inflation and could even provide more stimulus, its chief economist said today. Business • 16 Sep 19
ECB's commitment to lifting inflation unwavering - Lane The European Central Bank is unwavering in its commitment to lifting inflation and could even provide more stimulus, its chief economist said today. Business • 16 Sep 19
Euro zone economy to stay below ECB comfort zone - Lane Financial data points to euro zone inflation staying well below the European Central Bank's preferred level of just under 2%, the bank's chief economist Philip Lane said today. Business • 04 Sep 19
Euro zone economy to stay below ECB comfort zone - Lane Financial data points to euro zone inflation staying well below the European Central Bank's preferred level of just under 2%, the bank's chief economist Philip Lane said today. Business • 04 Sep 19
ECB ready to act to keep inflation on track - Lane The European Central Bank is ready to act and has the tools it needs to keep inflation on track towards its goal of just under 2 percent, its chief economist said today. Business • 09 Jul 19
ECB ready to act to keep inflation on track - Lane The European Central Bank is ready to act and has the tools it needs to keep inflation on track towards its goal of just under 2 percent, its chief economist said today. Business • 09 Jul 19
Incoming Central Bank Governor to be paid €286,790 The Central Bank has approved a salary of €286,790 for incoming Governor Gabriel Makhlouf, according to the minutes of the Central Bank's Commission meeting on May 29. Business • 04 Jul 19
Incoming Central Bank Governor to be paid €286,790 The Central Bank has approved a salary of €286,790 for incoming Governor Gabriel Makhlouf, according to the minutes of the Central Bank's Commission meeting on May 29. Business • 04 Jul 19
Outgoing Central Bank chief says no new housing bubble Professor Philip Lane finishes up as Governor of the Central Bank this week. Business • 30 May 19
Outgoing Central Bank chief says no new housing bubble Professor Philip Lane finishes up as Governor of the Central Bank this week. Business • 30 May 19
Central Bank governor warns of overheating risks The departing Central Bank chief has warned the Government that it risks stoking overheating pressures that could do lasting damage to the economy if it does move towards running "significant" budget surpluses. Business • 29 May 19
Central Bank governor warns of overheating risks The departing Central Bank chief has warned the Government that it risks stoking overheating pressures that could do lasting damage to the economy if it does move towards running "significant" budget surpluses. Business • 29 May 19
Central Bank names Donnery as Acting Governor The Central Bank has appointed Sharon Donnery as Acting Governor from June 1 to the end of August. Business • 10 May 19
Central Bank names Donnery as Acting Governor The Central Bank has appointed Sharon Donnery as Acting Governor from June 1 to the end of August. Business • 10 May 19
ECB still has ammunition left to fight recession - Lane The European Central Bank's policy arsenal has not been depleted and fiscal policy could help stimulate investment, the ECB's incoming executive Board member Philip Lane has said. Business • 01 May 19
ECB still has ammunition left to fight recession - Lane The European Central Bank's policy arsenal has not been depleted and fiscal policy could help stimulate investment, the ECB's incoming executive Board member Philip Lane has said. Business • 01 May 19
Central Bank seeks power to make banks increase capital The Governor of the Central Bank has written to the Minister for Finance asking him to put in place measures that would enable the regulator to force banks to hold more capital if systemic risks increase. Business • 16 Apr 19
Central Bank seeks power to make banks increase capital The Governor of the Central Bank has written to the Minister for Finance asking him to put in place measures that would enable the regulator to force banks to hold more capital if systemic risks increase. Business • 16 Apr 19
Lane warns of 'No Consent, No Sale' bill impact The Governor of the Central Bank has said the bank has "grave concerns" about a proposed law which would prevent the sale by banks of loans to so-called vulture funds without the consent of the borrower. Business • 26 Mar 19
Lane warns of 'No Consent, No Sale' bill impact The Governor of the Central Bank has said the bank has "grave concerns" about a proposed law which would prevent the sale by banks of loans to so-called vulture funds without the consent of the borrower. Business • 26 Mar 19
Central Bank begins search for Lane replacement The search for a new Central Bank Governor has started after Philip Lane was appointed on Friday to the European Central Bank's executive board by European Union leaders. Business • 25 Mar 19
Central Bank begins search for Lane replacement The search for a new Central Bank Governor has started after Philip Lane was appointed on Friday to the European Central Bank's executive board by European Union leaders. Business • 25 Mar 19
ECB support appointment of Philip Lane to bank board Central Bank Governor, Philip Lane, is a step closer to becoming an executive board member of the European Central Bank tonight. Business • 06 Mar 19
ECB support appointment of Philip Lane to bank board Central Bank Governor, Philip Lane, is a step closer to becoming an executive board member of the European Central Bank tonight. Business • 06 Mar 19
Lane takes relaxed view on euro zone slowdown The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has today approved the appointment of Philip Lane to the executive board of the European Central Bank. Business • 26 Feb 19
Lane takes relaxed view on euro zone slowdown The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has today approved the appointment of Philip Lane to the executive board of the European Central Bank. Business • 26 Feb 19
Watt may consider Central Bank job again The head of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Robert Watt, is considering a new attempt at becoming the Central Bank Governor, according to a report from Bloomberg. Business • 19 Feb 19
Watt may consider Central Bank job again The head of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Robert Watt, is considering a new attempt at becoming the Central Bank Governor, according to a report from Bloomberg. Business • 19 Feb 19
Ireland faces severe hit from no-deal Brexit - Lane Central Bank Governor Philip Lane has again warned that a sudden, no-deal Brexit scenario would have immediate disruptive effects that would permeate almost all areas of economic activity in Ireland. Brexit • 13 Feb 19
Ireland faces severe hit from no-deal Brexit - Lane Central Bank Governor Philip Lane has again warned that a sudden, no-deal Brexit scenario would have immediate disruptive effects that would permeate almost all areas of economic activity in Ireland. Brexit • 13 Feb 19
Lane gets approval from ECOFIN for new ECB job The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has formally adopted the recommendation to appoint Central Bank Governor Philip Lane for a position on the executive board of the European Central Bank. Business • 12 Feb 19
Lane gets approval from ECOFIN for new ECB job The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has formally adopted the recommendation to appoint Central Bank Governor Philip Lane for a position on the executive board of the European Central Bank. Business • 12 Feb 19
