European Central Bank

ECB Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged in Eurozone
The Economy

ECB Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged in Eurozone

"The pandemic continues to cast a shadow, especially as the Delta variant constitutes a growing source of uncertainty."
By Matthew Heller | July 23, 2021
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Tuesday Regulatory Briefing: Supreme Court Puts Limits on SEC Penalties
Risk Management

Tuesday Regulatory Briefing: Supreme Court Puts Limits on SEC Penalties

The NYSE pushes for direct listing changes; stress tests incorporate the pandemic; eurozone banks borrow record amounts; and more.
By Vincent Ryan | June 23, 2020
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ECB Adds $672B to Pandemic Relief Program
The Economy

ECB Adds $672B to Pandemic Relief Program

“The euro area economy is experiencing an unprecedented contraction," the ECB said as it provided additional stimulus through emergency bond buying.
By Matthew Heller | June 4, 2020
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ECB Continues Assessing ‘Feasibility And Merits’ Of Digital Currencies
Regulation

ECB Continues Assessing ‘Feasibility And Merits’ Of Digital Currencies

They could have major implications for the financial sector and the transmission of monetary policy, says Christine Lagarde.
By Vincent Ryan | January 9, 2020
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New ECB Chief Urges Domestic Demand Push
Turnarounds

New ECB Chief Urges Domestic Demand Push

While “all advanced economies are facing a growth challenge, the euro area has been slower to embrace innovation," Christine Lagarde says.
By Matthew Heller | November 25, 2019
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Is More Quantitative Easing in Sight?
Credit & Capital

Is More Quantitative Easing in Sight?

Good news: U.S. banks' funding costs are falling. Bad news: the European Central Bank prepares to make new asset purchases.
By David McCann | July 29, 2019
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IMF’s Christine Lagarde Named as New ECB Chief
Regulation

IMF’s Christine Lagarde Named as New ECB Chief

The self-confessed economic outsider faces the challenge of helping stimulate the eurozone economy amid mounting fears of recession.
By Matthew Heller | July 5, 2019
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ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged, Hints at Easing
The Economy

ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged, Hints at Easing

Amid "pervasive uncertainty" over trade, "the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve appear to have given up on plans to tighten [monetary] policy."
By Matthew Heller | June 6, 2019
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Will Trump’s Attempt to Manipulate Monetary Policy Backfire?
The Economy

Will Trump’s Attempt to Manipulate Monetary Policy Backfire?

When politicians start chiming in on monetary policy, they actually can torpedo sensible policy: opinion.
By Axel Merk | July 26, 2018
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Revenue Drops 40% at Goldman’s FICC Unit
Investment Banking

Revenue Drops 40% at Goldman’s FICC Unit

“We didn't navigate the [fixed-income] market as well as we aspire to or as well as we have in the past," Goldman's CFO says.
By Matthew Heller | July 18, 2017
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Traders May Be Profiting From Leaks of U.S. Data
Risk & Compliance

Traders May Be Profiting From Leaks of U.S. Data

The European Central Bank finds evidence of “substantial informed trading” in advance of the official release of macroeconomic announcements.
By Matthew Heller | May 2, 2016
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ECB Stimulus: Good for Loan Volumes, Bad for Profits
The Economy

ECB Stimulus: Good for Loan Volumes, Bad for Profits

Bankers say the European Central Bank's stimulus is leading to more loans but is also cutting into profitability.
By Matthew Heller | April 19, 2016
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ECB Ramps Up Stimulus With More Asset Buys
The Economy

ECB Ramps Up Stimulus With More Asset Buys

Mario Draghi announces stronger than expected measures to awaken the eurozone from its economic slumber.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 10, 2016
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Global Economy Set to Slow: OECD
The Economy

Global Economy Set to Slow: OECD

However, the group's economic indicators also suggest growth in some countries, including China, could be stabilizing.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 8, 2016
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Eurozone Growth Slows for 2nd Straight Month
The Economy

Eurozone Growth Slows for 2nd Straight Month

Markit's purchasing managers index for February increases the odds that the European Central Bank will impose more stimulus measures in March.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 22, 2016
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