Category Archives: ECB

ECB cuts rates to buoy eurozone economy – EuroNews

Posted on June 5, 2014 by macromon

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Negative rates in 60 seconds – FT

Posted on June 3, 2014 by macromon

As the European Central Bank considers adopting negative interest rates to counter low eurozone inflation, FT economics editor Chris Giles explains what you need to know about negative interest rates − in 60 seconds. For more video content from the … Continue reading →

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ECB poised to shore up eurozone economy

Posted on May 8, 2014 by macromon

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Should the ECB launch QE? – FT

Posted on April 16, 2014 by macromon

Some hope the European Central Bank will use quantitative easing to help the fragile region, but as Albert Gallo, head of macro credit research at RBS, points out, with sovereign bonds already at multiyear lows QE will not help where … Continue reading →

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Weekend Lecture: Can the Eurozone Survive? – LSE

Posted on November 15, 2013 by macromon

After four successive crisis years, an economic recovery in Europe is within sight. The euro’s survival – which was in question as recently as a year ago – appears assured. But the crisis remains chronic, if not fatal. Without further … Continue reading →

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What’s Europe’s biggest economic concern? — Reuters

Posted on September 10, 2013 by macromon

Sept. 9 – Influential thinkers and leaders at the Ambrosetti Forum including Trichet, Roubini and Zoellick give Reuters’ Lucy Marcus their take on the biggest issues facing Europe’s economy. – Reuters TV (click here if video is not observable)

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Low ECB Rates For An “Extended Period”

Posted on September 5, 2013 by macromon

Here’s why they hammered the Euro today: The risks surrounding the economic outlook for the Euro area continue to be on the downside…the key ECB interest rates to remain at present or lower levels for an extended period of time.   … Continue reading →

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IMF still keen on eurozone rate cut in face of weak growth

Posted on April 18, 2013 by macromon

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Central Banks (and Stock Markets) Gone Wild

Posted on April 4, 2013 by macromon

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Eurozone inflation falls for third straight month

Posted on April 3, 2013 by macromon

Will this give Super Mario enough to cut rates?   The consensus is no.    Remember, ECB does not have the same full employment mandate as the Fed. (click here if video is not observable)

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