Economy Jan 05 Inflation rose last month in Europe, could keep rising after months of decline By David McHugh, Associated Press
World Mar 16 Credit Suisse shares soar after European Central Bank offers lifeline Credit Suisse shares surged after the Swiss central bank agreed to loan the bank up to 50 billion francs ($54 billion) to bolster confidence in the country's second-biggest lender following the collapse of two U.S. banks. By Jamey Keaten, Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Politics Mar 16 European Central Bank backs big interest rate hike despite global bank chaos The European Central Bank has carried through with a large interest rate increase, brushing aside predictions it might dial back as U.S. bank collapses and troubles at Credit Suisse feed fears about the impact of higher rates on the global… By David McHugh, Associated Press
Economy Nov 28 Inflation in Europe likely to increase, more interest rate hikes likely, warns central bank president The head of the European Central Bank says she doesn't believe inflation has peaked after reaching the highest levels on record. By Associated Press
World Nov 16 European Central Bank says a recession ‘has become more likely’ It's looking more like a recession is coming in Europe. That's the takeaway from a financial stability report that the European Central Bank released Wednesday. By David McHugh, Associated Press
Oct 27 Europe sees fastest interest rate hikes since the euro first launched By David McHugh, Associated Press The European Central Bank has made another outsized interest rate hike aimed at squelching out-of-control inflation, moving at the fastest pace in the euro currency's history. Continue reading
Jul 21 Europe’s central bank raises interest rates for first time in 11 years By David McHugh, Associated Press The ECB is joining steps already taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks to target stubbornly high inflation. Continue reading
Feb 13 Draghi takes helm in Italy, focused on pandemic recovery aid By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Draghi and his 23 Cabinet ministers took their oaths of office at the Quirinal presidential palace. Italian President Sergio Mattarella had tasked the former European Central Bank president with trying to form a government up to managing the the health,… Continue reading
Jun 18 European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loans By David McHugh, Associated Press The European Central Bank has handed out more than a trillion euros in cheap loans to banks as part of its effort to get the economy through the virus outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 12 European Central Bank deploys stimulus to ease virus damage By David McHugh, Associated Press ECB President Christine Lagarde said the economy was facing a “major shock” and that the central bank measures unveiled Thursday were “almost surgically” targeted at areas where monetary policy could help. Continue reading