Tag Archives: ECB

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 Plans Negative Rate on Bank Deposits – Spiegel

Posted on May 20, 2014 by macromon

Der Spiegel is reporting, When it meets on June 6, SPIEGEL has learned, the European Central Bank may implement a negative interest rate for financial institutions seeking to park their money at the Frankfurt powerhouse. The move is aimed at … Continue reading →

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ECB poised to shore up eurozone economy

Posted on May 8, 2014 by macromon

(click here if video is not observable)

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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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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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Weekly Eurozone Watch – ECB Cuts

Posted on May 3, 2013 by macromon

Key Data Points German 10-year Bund 3 bps higher; France 5 bps wider to the Bund; Belgium 7 bps tighter; Ireland 25 bps tighter; Italy 27 bps tighter; Spain 27 bps tighter; Portugal 40 bps tighter; Greece 165 bps tighter; … 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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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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Weekly Eurozone Watch – Markets “Revert Back”

Posted on March 8, 2013 by macromon

Key Data Points German 10-year Bund 12 bps higher; France 10 bps tighter to the Bund; Belgium 11 bps tighter; Ireland 19 bps tighter; Italy 31 bps tighter; Spain 46 bps tighter; Portugal 56 bps tighter; Greece 61 bps tighter; … Continue reading →

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Euro slumps on ECB Draghi’s comments

Posted on February 7, 2013 by macromon

“Exchange rate is not a policy target, but it is important for growth…”   – Mario Draghi (click here if video is not observable)

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