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  • ECB sees ‘substantial’ effect from cheap loan policy

    The European Central Bank says its flood of cheap long-term loans to eurozone banks is helping them substantially and ECB President Mario Draghi believes that… 12/01/2012

  • ECB holds interest rates

    No change from the European Central Bank this month after its back-to-back interest rate cuts late last year. Leaving its key borrowing rate at a record… 12/01/2012

  • Denmark makes money on safe haven loans

    The eurozone’s loss is Denmark’s gain. So desperate are investors to find safe havens away from the eurozone debt crisis that they are paying the Danish… 30/12/2011

  • Russia cuts refinancing rate

    Russia has cut its benchmark refinancing rate unexpectedly from 8.25 percent to eight percent. The new rate comes into effect on December 26 said a… 23/12/2011

  • Hungary hikes interest rates again

    Hungary’s central bank put up interest rates again on Tuesday, saying it has to do that to support the currency, the florint, and prevent inflation… 20/12/2011

  • Eurozone fears prompt Swedish rate cut

    The eurozone’s problems have caused Sweden to cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percent to one and a quarter percent. The central bank said it… 20/12/2011

  • ECB cuts rate but won’t buy more bonds

    The European Central Bank is pinning its hopes of keeping the euro zone economy out of recession with an interest rate cut and by offering more help to the… 08/12/2011

  • Going down: ECB cuts rate to 1.0%

    The European Central Bank is pinning its hopes of keeping the euro zone economy out of recession with an interest rate cut and a new package of bank… 08/12/2011

  • Euro zone growth remains weak

    The euro zone’s economy grew in the third quarter but barely according to the latest reading of data from the EU’s Statistics Office Eurostat. Growth in the… 06/12/2011

  • Central banks ride to the rescue

    The world’s main central banks have joined forces to counter the effects of the eurozone crisis on the world economy. The banks of the US, eurozone, Japan… 30/11/2011

  • Italian debt interest hits record high

    Italy’s central bank paid 7.7 percent today on two billion euros of two year bonds; an historic record and more than twice as expensive as they were in… 25/11/2011

  • Draghi makes notable ECB debut

    The European Central Bank has unexpectedly cut interest rates in President Mario Draghi’s first meeting in charge. With bond yields in Italy and Spain… 03/11/2011

  • Draghi marks ECB reign with rate cut

    Well, they say a new broom sweeps clean. In his first meeting as boss of the ECB Mario Draghi has surprised nearly everyone by cutting base interest rates by… 03/11/2011

  • Interest rates cut down under

    Australia’s central bank has cut the cost of borrowing there for the first time since the global financial crisis more than two years ago. As expected the… 01/11/2011

  • Italy and Spain pay more to borrow

    Italy was able to sell 14.5 billion euros worth of short-term government bonds in its latest debt auction on Tuesday. But Rome again had to pay higher… 27/09/2011

  • Fed looks set to boost US growth

    The Federal Reserve is today expected to announce moves to boost the faltering US economic recovery. The central bank policymakers are looking at what steps… 21/09/2011

  • Europe’s woes drag down markets again

    Europe’s financial markets finished sharply lower on Friday on rising fears over the euro zone’s festering debt problems and on concerns US President Barack… 09/09/2011

  • ECB signals rates on hold as euro zone economy weakens

    With economic growth in the euro zone weakening , the European Central Bank has signalled that it has stopped putting up interest rates — for now — to try to… 08/09/2011

  • Sluggish demand for Spanish bonds

    Spain’s latest attempt to sell government bonds met a lukewarm reception from investors. As a result, at its first bond auction in a month, Madrid had to… 01/09/2011

  • Gold surge boosts bullion business

    Around the world the hunt is on for forgotten bullion. The recent surge in the price of gold – up nearly a third this year – together with the slide back… 31/08/2011

  • India’s economic growth slows

    India’s economy expanded by 7.7 percent between April and June,compared with the same period a year earlier, the weakest pace in 18 months. However that… 30/08/2011

  • Fed pledges low rates for two years

    Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and his fellow policymakers have kept interest rates unchanged in the US and committed to keeping them low for at least… 09/08/2011

  • ECB buying bonds, increasing liquidity to banks

    The European Central Bank has left its key interest rate unchanged at 1.5 percent in the face of an economic slowdown and debt market turmoil. In his… 04/08/2011

  • Shock Turkish rate cut

    Turkey’s central bank has surprised the markets by cutting the cost of borrowing there; its benchmark interest rate has been reduced to an all-time low of… 04/08/2011

  • Spain’s rating under threat from Moody’s

    Rating agency Moody’s is threatening to downgrade Spain’s government bonds concerned by the country’s weak economic growth and the high rates of interest it… 29/07/2011

  • Regional worries put Spain’s rating under threat from Moody’s

    Moody’s is threatening to downgrade Spain’s government bonds. The rating agency said it was concerned over the country’s economic growth and that it is having… 29/07/2011

  • Trichet criticises ratings agencies, backs Portugal

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet has joined the chorus of criticism of the role of ratings agencies in the global financial system. That… 07/07/2011

  • No surprise as ECB raises rates

    As expected, the European Central Bank raised the cost of borrowing on Thursday. Its benchmark interest rate was increased by 0.25 percent to 1.5… 07/07/2011

  • Portugal T-bill yield rises after ratings cut

    Portugal’s borrowing costs rose on Wednesday in an auction of government bonds maturing in three-months time. The amount of interest Lisbon had to offer to… 06/07/2011

  • Sweden raises cost of borrowing again

    As expected Sweden’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate from 1.75 percent to 2.0 percent to try to rein in rising inflation. It is the… 05/07/2011

  • Euro zone growth slows

    Growth in the euro zone’s dominant service sector grew in June at its weakest pace since October. There was an unexpectedly deep contraction in Italy and… 05/07/2011

  • Euro zone interest rate rise certain for July

    The European Central Bank has signalled it will raise interest rates again next week as the latest data showed inflation in June stabilised but was still much… 30/06/2011

  • Fed: Moderate US recovery at slow pace, no more QE

    Policymakers at the US central bank the Federal Reserve have signalled concerns about economic growth there, but will stop printing new money to stimulate the… 22/06/2011

  • ECB signals July interest rate rise

    The European Central Bank is in “strong vigilance” mode over inflation pressures, ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet has said. That is the Bank’s code words… 09/06/2011

  • Interest rate on Greek bailout loan could be cut

    The interest rate on Greece’s bailout loan may be lowered in an effort to avoid debt restructuring. Athens was forced to deny pulling out of the euro and… 09/05/2011

  • Inflation prompts surprise Russian rate hike

    Russia’s central bank has unexpectedly raised interest rates to curb inflation. It was the second hike this year and takes the its benchmark rate to 8.25… 29/04/2011

  • Fed to keep interest rates low for ‘extended period’

    The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, says interest rates there will likely stay low for an “extended period” and that – as originally planned – it will… 27/04/2011

  • Sweden ups interest rates to counter inflation

    Sweden raised its benchmark interest rate from 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent. It is the sixth increase in a row as the Swedish central bank moves to cap… 20/04/2011

  • First euro zone interest rate hike since July 2008

    The European Central Bank has cementing its reputation as a single-minded inflation fighter by raising the cost of borrowing in the euro zone. The ECB’s… 07/04/2011

  • ECB flags up April rate rise

    As the European Central Bank kept euro zone interest rates unchanged, despite rising inflation fears, ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet said the sense among… 03/03/2011

  • ECB rates unchanged as Trichet bows out

    The European Central Bank has held the cost of borrowing unchanged this month, but outgoing president Jean-Claude Trichet prepared the ground for an interest… 06/10/2011

  • Italy ‘unconcerned’ after ratings downgrade

    Despite ratings agency Moody’s cutting Italy’s credit rating, the government is remaining positive. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi took the news in his… 05/10/2011

  • Cut to Italy credit rating was ‘expected’

    The Italian government has reacted calmly to a cut in the country’s credit rating by Moodys. On Tuesday the ratings agency downgraded Italy three levels… 05/10/2011

  • Share prices bolstered by government guaranties

    European markets have reacted positively to finance ministers agreeing to safeguard the region’s lenders after doubts about whether a second Greek bailout… 05/10/2011

  • Moody’s slashes Italy’s credit rating

    The Italian government’s credit-worthiness has been cut by the Moody’s ratings agency, who blamed increased risks for long-term funding throughout the euro… 05/10/2011

  • Default would have major impact on Americans

    Across the United States, local politicians are braced for the effects of a possible default by the federal government if there is no deal on the budget. It… 28/07/2011

  • Debt crisis talks not going well in the US

    The fourth day of all-party debt deficit talks in Washington has reportedly ended stormily. Barack Obama is said to have rejected a Republican call for a… 14/07/2011

  • Portugal downgrade infuriates EU

    The European Commission has severely criticised Moody’s credit agency for slashing Portugal’s debt rating. Brussels accused Moody’s of “questionable… 06/07/2011

  • Barroso in bad Moody’s over Portugal

    The European Commission has severely criticised Moody’s credit agency for slashing Portugal’s debt rating. Brussels accused Moody’s of “questionable… 06/07/2011

  • Portugal’s credit rating slashed

    Portugal’s credit rating has been slashed by four levels to the bottom investment grade known as junk territory.   The move by Moody’s Investors Service, one… 05/07/2011

  • First euro zone interest rate hike since July 2008

    As was widely expected, the European Central Bank has raised the cost of borrowing in the euro zone to fight inflation. The ECB’s main interest rate has… 07/04/2011

  • No change from Bank of Japan

    At its latest monetary policy meeting the Bank of Japan has kept interest rates unchanged. Policymakers said the world’s third largest economy continues to… 21/12/2010

  • ECB keeps status quo on rates and bonds

    The European Central Bank has maintained the status quo on interest rates, bank liquidity and the purchase of government bonds. Most observers had expected… 02/12/2010

  • ECB’s Stark hints over interest rate

    Another interest rate hike by the European Central Bank could be on the cards earlier than predicted, according to executive board member Juergen… 20/10/2010

  • Trichet rejects Weber’s bond view

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet has revealed policy differences with Bundesbank chief Axel Weber. Trichet said the bank’s governing… 18/10/2010

  • Bank of England keeps rates at record low

    British interest rates are to stay at their record low of 0.5 percent for an 18th consecutive month. It comes as no great surprise but The Bank of England has… 09/09/2010

  • ECB holds interest rates, extends liquidity

    No signs of the European Central Bank ending its economic stimulus measures. At their monthly meeting the bank’s policymakers reaffirmed that interest… 02/09/2010

  • No change in UK borrowing cost

    The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has again kept its main interest rate at a record-low 0.5 percent. The decision was widely expected by… 08/07/2010

  • Euro zone and UK interest rates unchanged

    The European Central Bank has kept euro zone interest rates at a record low of one percent. There was no surprise there, but the focus at the monthly news… 08/04/2010

  • Russia chops interest rates to historic low

    Russia’s central bank has cut interest rates by another quarter of a percentage point, to a record low. The move, the 12th in less than a year, aims to… 26/03/2010

  • Fed changes bank loan rate

    The Federal Reserve has sent a message to the market by raised the interest rate it charges banks for short-term loans. It was the first step by the … 19/02/2010

  • Euro zone interest rates unchanged

    As expected, the European Central Bank kept interest rates at a record low of one percent at its latest policy meeting and again said the euro zone’s economic… 04/02/2010

  • Electrolux profit disappoints

    Sweden’s Electrolux posted core profit for last year that was just below expectations. The world’s second-biggest maker of home appliances said earning… 03/02/2010

  • No change on US interest rates

    Even though the Federal Reserve is becoming more upbeat about the recovery of the US economy, it has left interest rates unchanged and close to zero after a… 16/12/2009

  • UK and Swiss interest rates unchanged

    As expected the Bank of England left its quantitative easing programme unchanged on Thursday at the equivalent of just over 220 billion euros and held … 10/12/2009

  • EU money ministers cut deal on financial regulation

    EU money ministers have agreed plans for a new Euro-wide system of financial regulation. Finance ministers plan to create a number of super-watchdogs to… 02/12/2009

  • Status quo for borrowing costs

    The European Central Bank and the Bank of England have both kept interest rates unchanged but the latter is to pump yet more money into the British economy… 06/08/2009


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