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The European Central Bank (ECB) is one of the world's most important central banks, responsible for monetary policy covering the 16 member States of the Eurozone. It was established by the European Union (EU) in 1998 with its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. Read more at Wikipedia

‘France must take deficit cuts seriously’

Posted on 2013-05-19 07:16:00 from Press TV

...crisis has forced the EU governments to adopt harsh austerity measures and tough economic reforms. CAH/HSN The president of Germany’s central bank Deutsche Bundesbank has urged France to take the newly imposed eurozone deficit reduction rules seriously....

Japan's economic rebound a recipe for Europe?

Posted on 2013-05-19 04:29:00 from Straits Times

...showed Japan's economy grew markedly in the first quarter, only weeks after a new government and a new team at the central bank set about stoking the world's third-biggest economy. The 0.9-percent quarter-on-quarter growth - or 3.5 percent if the data were...

Budget time for Shanghai’s free sites

Posted on 2013-05-19 04:11:00 from Boston Herald

...is older, grittier and more commercial. The city’s most prominent contemporary galleries — locals as well as outposts of European and U.S. galleries — are housed in converted textile factories and warehouses dating to the 1930s. Moganshan’s mix of industrial...

Austerity is dead: markets bet on red

Posted on 2013-05-19 04:02:00 from Irish Independent

...a bureaucratic cesspool but it surely won't be long before they forego the structural reforms so badly needed and join other central banks and try to print their way out. For Ireland, any European policy that lessens austerity and promotes spending is to be...

The week in review: The ‘Yes,’ answer from Maharani

Posted on 2013-05-19 03:58:00 from The Jakarta Post

...that three convicted murderers had been executed at midnight on Thursday night at the notorious Nusa Kambangan Island in Central Java. Suryadi, one of the convicts, who hailed from Palembang had been found guilty of killing a family in 1991, while Jurit and...

Japan's economic rebound a recipe for Europe?

Posted on 2013-05-19 03:35:00 from Economic Times

...which also undertook a massive quantitative easing programme. But Europe has been the odd man out. In Frankfurt, the European Central Bank operates under tight restrictions in its statutes which are heavily influenced by a strong German aversion to anything...

JPMorgan: Short-Term And Long-Term Considerations

Posted on 2013-05-19 03:03:00 from Seeking Alpha

...rate environment as the Federal Reserve pushes its monetary stimulus to improve the status of macroeconomic indicators. The central bank is highly invested in the idea of increasing inflation and decreasing the unemployment rates. This decline in interests...

Germany approves bank reform to protect taxpayers

Posted on 2013-05-19 02:10:00 from IBN Live

...German government also tabled before the Bundstag a new legislation to transfer supervision of the banks in Europe to the European Central Bank (ECB), which is regarded as the first pillar of a banking union. Joint initiatives for rehabilitation and restructuring...

Special Report: The Rise and Fall of China's Sun King

Posted on 2013-05-19 00:35:00 from Reuters Mobile

...local government - key metrics by which the Party evaluates local officials in China -and raised billions of dollars from local banks. In the mid-2000s, Shi got into a dispute over Suntech's strategy with some of the board members who represented government-owned...

Oil rises, despite firm dollar

Posted on 2013-05-18 23:29:00 from The Malaysian Insider

...Jim Ritterbusch, president of Ritterbusch Associates in Galena, Illinois, wrote in a research note that hints of reduced Central Bank stimulus were “not enough to quell buying interesting into oil as an asset class.” A rally in refined products such as gasoil,...

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Posted on 2013-05-02 10:01:00 from AFP Videos

The European Central Bank The European Central Bank convened in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava on Thursday to discuss a rate cut or other possible policy measures as it seeks to ... From: AFP Views: 2 0 ratings Time: 01:49 More in News & Politics

ECB Funds Artworks That Lampoon Euro-Zone Chiefs

Posted on 2013-05-09 10:24:00 from 5min Videos

Street art showing Mario Draghi stacking poker chips at a casino with Angela Merkel as his glamorous assistant is one of a series of satirical artworks on show at a European Central Bank-funded project in Frankfurt. WSJ’s Caitlin Carroll reports. Photo: Getty Images

Euro Climbs Vs. Dollar

Posted on 2013-05-08 18:19:00 from 5min Videos

05/08/13 The euro climbed against the U.S. dollar Wednesday morning as hopes of further monetary easing from the European Central Bank (ECB) faded after the German industrial orders data climbed for the second straight month in March

ECB's Draghi wants austerity and growth - economy

Posted on 2013-05-06 20:08:00 from Euronews Videos

ECB's Draghi wants austerity and growth - economy http://www.euronews.com/ European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is telling eurozone government they have to keep control of their spending, and particu... From: Euronews Views: 10 1 ratings Time: 01:05 More in News & Politics

Europe Week Ahead: Bank of England Meets

Posted on 2013-05-03 16:11:00 from 5min Videos

After the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank shifted their monetary positions this week, the market will be looking to see if the Bank of England does the same. But with the U.K. economy showing signs of a bounce, this appears less likely.

Euro Dips on ECB Rate Cut

Posted on 2013-05-02 19:28:00 from 5min Videos

05/03/13 The euro fell Thursday after the European Central Bank cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.50%, on the back of weak economic data in the region.

Dow Sees Triple-Digit Surge on ECB

Posted on 2013-05-02 22:29:00 from 5min Videos

05/02/13 Stocks jumped near session highs Thursday on a better-than-expected jobless claims report and after the European Central Bank cut its key interest rate.

ECB Ready to Act Again on Rates if Needed: Draghi

Posted on 2013-05-02 17:56:00 from USA Today Videos

The European Central Bank vowed Thursday to keep its interest rates low for as long as needed and could take further action again if necessary. "Our monetary policy stance will remain accommodating for as long as needed. We will look at all incoming

ECB Seen as a Little Complacent

Posted on 2013-05-02 15:32:00 from 5min Videos

Despite cutting rates and extending key refinancing operations designed to help the euro-zone crisis, the European Central Bank is seen as being slightly complacent about boosting credit lines to many companies and households.

ECB ready to act again on rates if needed: Draghi

Posted on 2013-05-02 16:42:00 from AFP Videos

ECB ready to act again on rates if needed: Draghi The European Central Bank vowed Thursday to keep its interest rates low for as long as needed and could take further action again if necessary. "Our monetary... From: AFP Views: 1 1 ratings Time: 00:42 More in News & Politics

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The sculpture displaying a giant Euro sign is seen in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters (AFP Photo) - Published on 2013-05-17 07:10:00 by Russia Today

The sculpture displaying a giant Euro sign is seen in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters (AFP Photo)

Published by Russia Today on 2013-05-17 07:10:00

Construction site of the new headquarters of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. - Published on 2013-05-13 06:41:00 by Spiegel Online

Construction site of the new headquarters of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt.

Published by Spiegel Online on 2013-05-13 06:41:00

Nick Xanders, head of European equity strategy at BTIG: 'I still think the fundamentals [aren't good enough] to warrant the current stock prices, [but] the central bank intervention has more than offset that' - Published on 2013-05-10 08:02:00 by This Is Money

Nick Xanders, head of European equity strategy at BTIG: 'I still think the fundamentals [aren't good enough] to warrant the current stock prices, [but] the central bank intervention has more than offset that'

Published by This Is Money on 2013-05-10 08:02:00

European equities edged up to fresh five year highs on Friday, continuing to draw comfort from central bank stimulus. - Published on 2013-05-10 03:20:00 by Economic Times

European equities edged up to fresh five year highs on Friday, continuing to draw comfort from central bank stimulus.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-05-10 03:20:00

The European Central Bank and Germany are at odds over how to set up the banking union that is meant to stabilize eurozone. - Published on 2013-05-06 12:29:00 by Economic Times

The European Central Bank and Germany are at odds over how to set up the banking union that is meant to stabilize eurozone.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-05-06 12:29:00

European central bank - Published on 2013-05-06 09:53:00 by Guardian Unlimited

European central bank

Published by Guardian Unlimited on 2013-05-06 09:53:00

School children hold newly introduced 5 Euro banknotes after a news conference during the Meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank in Bratislava, May 2, 2013. - Published on 2013-05-03 11:17:00 by FirstRain

School children hold newly introduced 5 Euro banknotes after a news conference during the Meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank in Bratislava, May 2, 2013.

Published by FirstRain on 2013-05-03 11:17:00

Germany European Central Bank - Published on 2013-05-03 07:53:00 by Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Germany European Central Bank

Published by Fort Worth Star-Telegram on 2013-05-03 07:53:00

President of the European Central Bank Draghi attends a news conference during the Meeting of the ECB’s Governing Council in Bratislava. REUTERS photo - Published on 2013-05-03 07:34:00 by Hurriet Daily News

President of the European Central Bank Draghi attends a news conference during the Meeting of the ECB’s Governing Council in Bratislava. REUTERS photo

Published by Hurriet Daily News on 2013-05-03 07:34:00

European shares held near five-year highs on Friday as central bank stimulus continued to support equities over other asset classes. - Published on 2013-05-03 07:05:00 by Economic Times

European shares held near five-year highs on Friday as central bank stimulus continued to support equities over other asset classes.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-05-03 07:05:00

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