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Before a Bailout, E.C.B. minutes showed doubts over keeping a Cyprus Bank afloat

20/10/2014(0)
As the Cypriot economy reeled from the collapse of its second-largest bank in 2013, the European Central Bank faced a thorny question: Should it keep the institution, Cyprus Popular ... Read More
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Bloc in Europe Starts to Balk Over Austerity

17/10/2014(0)
France, Italy and the European Central Bank have coalesced into a bloc against Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, and they are insisting that Berlin change course. With Europe once ... Read More
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In Court, Lawyer Calls E.C.B. Bond Plan ‘an Egregious Extension’ of Powers

14/10/2014(0)
In legal news, Europe’s highest appeals court began hearing arguments on Tuesday morning on a suit that aims to block a European Central Bank bond-buying program that has never ... Read More
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Draghi’s Buying Spree for the ECB Might Start Modestly

02/10/2014(1)
When Mario Draghi writes his first check to pay for asset purchases, he might not use much ink. While the European Central Bank president pledged to start a program ... Read More
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Draghi: Euro’s Level in Alignment with Monetary Policies

25/09/2014(0)
The euro’s depreciation is in line with the divergence of monetary policies around the world, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said. “The exchange-rate movement reflects the different path ... Read More
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ECB May Not Need to Add Stimulus

22/09/2014(0)
The European Central Bank may not need to add stimulus measures after steps in the past three months pushed down the euro, said Governing Council member Ignazio Visco. “Inflation ... Read More
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Draghi Loan Plan Missing Estimates Hampers ECB Stimulus

19/09/2014(0)
Mario Draghi is facing renewed pressure to implement quantitative easing after banks borrowed less than estimated in the European Central Bank’s first targeted-loan offer. The Frankfurt-based ECB lent 82.6 ... Read More
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Draghi’s Trillion-Euro Journey Starts Today

18/09/2014(0)
Mario Draghi’s trillion-euro journey is under way. The European Central Bank will announce the result of its first targeted lending program today as part of its effort to stave ... Read More
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ECB Wades Into Currency Wars But Needs Reform Backing

08/09/2014(0)
The European Central Bank spent a long time being a noncombatant in the global currency wars. But it has decisively entered the fray as it seeks to boost its ... Read More
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Promise From European Central Bank Is Also a Gamble

05/09/2014(0)
By promising to rev up the printing presses, the European Central Bank has created hope in the markets that Europe may finally start to overcome its economic challenges. Yet ... Read More
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