Swiss bank holds key rate but warns of deflation risk
Switzerland`s central bank held its key lending rate on Thursday but revised downwards its forecast for prices, warning that "deflation risks have increased once again".
Dec 11, 2014, 17:45 PM IST
BOJ's Kuroda resolute in fight against deflation, says ready to ease more
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Tuesday stressed the bank`s readiness to expand stimulus further to meet its price goal, a message that was partially echoed by an European Central Bank policymaker as the euro zone economy battles to lift off.
Nov 25, 2014, 13:09 PM IST
Euro struggles in Asia on ECB chief`s comments
The euro struggled in Asian trade Monday after being hammered late last week in response to comments from the European Central Bank (ECB) chief hinting at further stimulus measures to fend off deflation.
Nov 24, 2014, 12:30 PM IST
ECB sees no signs of deflation, recession in eurozone
The European Central Bank sees no signs of deflation or recession in the single currency area, but will remain vigilant, its chief economist said in a newspaper interview on Tuesday.
Oct 28, 2014, 15:02 PM IST
IMF slashes eurozone growth forecasts, warns of deflation
The IMF slashed its eurozone growth forecast on Tuesday and warned that the single currency bloc faces a long period of sluggish activity and dangerously low inflation which the European Central Bank must tackle.
Oct 07, 2014, 23:31 PM IST
ECB rates hold boosts euro
ECB chief Mario Draghi pressed governments to get their finances and economies in order to steer the eurozone back to growth.
Oct 03, 2014, 09:13 AM IST
IMF welcomes ECB actions to fight deflation threat
The International Monetary Fund expressed strong support Thursday for the European Central Bank`s surprise actions to counter stalling growth and a threat of deflation in the eurozone.
Sep 04, 2014, 23:06 PM IST
ECB cuts rates to ward off eurozone deflation threat
The European Central Bank cut interest rates to new record lows on Thursday, unexpectedly lowering borrowing costs to try to lift inflation from rock-bottom levels and support the stagnating eurozone economy.
Sep 04, 2014, 17:56 PM IST
ECB holds the stage, markets hold breath, with deflation in wings
The European Central Bank will be in the full spotlight of financial markets on Thursday when it meets to decide if and how to strike against deflation stalking the 18-member eurozone.
Sep 04, 2014, 07:15 AM IST
Deflation knocks at ECB`s door, markets look for cash boost
Speculation is rising that the ECB`s decision-making governing council could signal plans for what is known as "quantitative easing" or "QE" at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday.
Aug 31, 2014, 09:25 AM IST
Europe fears deflation as Ukraine stays centre-stage
The euro zone`s growing fears of deflation will be stirred again on Friday when preliminary consumer price data for August is issued, with signs the European Central Bank could be looking at bolder steps to help the region`s stagnant economy.
Aug 24, 2014, 15:54 PM IST
ECB holds key rate steady at 0.15%
The ECB is instead targeting loans to encourage banks to lend to households and non-financial corporations.
Jul 03, 2014, 18:18 PM IST
Spain's jobless numbers slide in June: official data
Spain`s overall unemployment rate rose to 25.93 percent in the first quarter of 2014 from 25.73 percent in the previous three months.
Jul 02, 2014, 14:37 PM IST
European stock markets kick off week on downbeat note
Deflation is such a threat that the European Central Bank has moved into negative interest rates to get cash flowing.
Jun 30, 2014, 18:17 PM IST
ECB monitors impact of anti-deflationary measures
The European Central Bank is unlikely to make new policy moves at its monthly meeting next week, focusing instead on monitoring the impact of last month`s unprecedented package of measures.
Jun 29, 2014, 20:24 PM IST
ECB sees no acute deflation risk: Board member
The European Central Bank sees no acute danger of deflation but expects inflation to stay low for some time, executive board member Yves Mersch said in an interview on Sunday.
Jun 29, 2014, 18:54 PM IST
Eurozone growth stalls, France lags, deflation threatens
France risks getting left behind in the eurozone economic recovery.
Jun 29, 2014, 09:11 AM IST
Investors look to China and US after ECB fights deflation risk
This week`s light calendar gives investors room to digest the European Central Bank`s radical moves to avert deflation and look beyond US data which, in more normal times, might imply higher interest rates.
Jun 08, 2014, 19:22 PM IST
S&P hits record, focus shifts to payrolls
Investors are now focused on Friday`s US payrolls report for May.
Jun 06, 2014, 08:34 AM IST
