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ECB’s Visco says new stimulus was necessary to counter deflation risk

European Central Bank policymaker Ignazio Visco said on Saturday recent expansionary measures agreed by the bank were necessary to counter the risk of a return to deflation in the euro area.

Christine Lagarde continues to break glass ceilings

Christine Lagarde has made a career out of breaking glass ceilings in the halls of international finance and is now poised to break one more, leading the European Central Bank.

Eurozone growth at highest pace in six years: survey

BRUSSELS: The eurozone economy grew at its fastest pace in six years in February, as all signs pointed to the recovery maintaining "strong momentum,"...

Eurozone inflation, jobless figures steady

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Eurozone inflation and jobless data on Wednesday fell short of analyst forecasts as the economy bumps along amid speculation the European Central Bank will have to adopt more stimulus measures.

Days are numbered for 500-euro banknote

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is set to decide on Wednesday the fate of the 500-euro banknote, which many people associate with money laundering, the black market and terrorist financing.

WTO cuts 2016 global trade forecast to 2.8%

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization on Thursday revised its 2016 global trade forecast downward by more than one percentage point, warning that a slowdown in China and broad market volatility continued to threaten growth.

Eurozone jobless rate falls marginally, outlook uncertain

BRUSSELS: The eurozone unemployment rate improved only marginally in February, official data showed Monday, stoking concerns the economy could be slowing after only a modest recovery.

Eurozone December unemployment falls to 4-year low: Eurostat

BRUSSELS: Analysts had expected the December figure to be unchanged at 10.5 percent, taking into account the sharp slowdown in China and the huge turmoil on global financial markets.

Eurozone inflation picks up in January

BRUSSELS: Eurozone inflation accelerated to 0.4 percent in January, from 0.2 percent the month before, official data showed Friday, suggesting European Central Bank efforts to boost the economy are finally bearing fruit.

Oil prices cast shadow over eurozone inflation outlook: ECB survey

FRANKFURT: Falling oil prices are weighing on the outlook for inflation in the euro area this year, but the European Central Bank's stimulus measures and the gradual economic recovery will drive inflation higher again next year, an ECB survey showed on Friday.

Eurozone economy slows in December, recovery still on track: survey

BRUSSELS: Eurozone private sector business activity slowed slightly in December but still held at a four-and-a-half year high as the recovery remained on track, creating much-needed jobs, a key survey showed Wednesday.

Crude set for weekly loss as supply glut and dollar drag

LONDON: Crude oil prices were on track to post weekly losses on Friday as an oversupply of physical oil and a strong dollar bedevilled the market.

Immigration represents opportunity for Germany: central bank

FRANKFURT: The head of the German central bank or Bundesbank, Jens Weidmann, said Wednesday the influx of refugees is a challenge for Germany, but also an opportunity given its ageing population.

G20 optimistic on global economy

WASHINGTON: Finance chiefs of the Group of 20 economic powers said Friday they remained confident about the global economy, despite renewed weakness in areas like the eurozone.

Europe fears deflation as Ukraine stays center-stage

ROME: 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.

Pakistan to raise Rs.49.5bn via 1st sukuk in 15 months

ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will sell Rs.49.5 billion of Islamic bonds, the country's first such issuance in 15 months, with pricing to...

World stocks inch towards all-time high

LONDON: World shares were within touching distance of an all-time high on Monday, spurred on by the combination of record low global interest rates...
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