European Central Bank
The latest on the European Central Bank (or ECB). It is the central bank of the Eurozone, with 19 member states that make up the euro. Established on the Treaty on European Union, it is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
The COVID Economy: Is It Heading Straight to a Dark Place?
Banks are preparing for customers reneging on their loans; Congress perhaps will extend enhanced unemployment benefits; stupid investors; some good Leonard Cohen covers; and overvaluing the Dow.
Why Deutsche Bank Is No Lehman Brothers
European banks are not about to collapse, yet some form of diversification could make sense.
Troubled Deutsche Bank CEO Hits Back in Staff Memo
John Cryan blamed forces "under way in the market that want to weaken confidence in us."
Greek Parliament Pushes Through Austerity Measures
The reforms are necessary to secure further bailout funds from Greece's creditors.
European Central Bank Axes €500 'Bin Laden' Note
The ECB said it is the banknote of choice for the darkest parts of the black economy.
Japan's Economic Plan Stumbles as Yen Continues to Rise
The country has so far failed to boost its flagging economic growth.
Asia Stocks Wobble; China Data Disappoints
Asian stock markets were on the backfoot after they hit a two-month high while the dollar extended its slide.
Brussels Colonizes Greece, as Both Debtors and Creditors Pay the Price
The International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank and the European Commission troika has its first colony: Greece.
'#ThisIsACoup': Anger on Social Media after Controversial Greek Deal
A #ThisIsACoup hashtag first used by a Barcelona physics teacher spread across social media after a deal on the Greek debt crisis was announced.
Greece: Still No Deal
The talks head for a final showdown at the EU finance ministers' meeting on Thursday.
Tsipras Presses for Early Greek Debt Deal but Flags Referendum
Greek prime minister shakes up negotiating team and takes controversial finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, out of the limelight.
Greece Launches Frantic Crackdown on Tax Evaders Ahead of Repayments
Experts say that the last minute clamp down is too little too late.
Greece Offers Some Concessions as 'Tired' Creditors Urge Progress
Angela Merkel says Grexit must be prevented while Varoufakis writes that disagreements with creditors are "not unbridgeable".
Syriza Sits on Gold Mine as Repayment Date Approaches
The environment minister has revoked a license leaving gold stuck in a mine in northern Greece.
Greece's Varoufakis Warns of Grexit Contagion
Finance minister says letting Greece leave euro zone is "playing with fire" and suggests others could follow.
Global Stocks Near All-Time Highs Despite Greek Drama
Possibility of exit from euro zone has pushed up Greek bond yields but has had little effect globally.
Eurozone Bond Yields Sink to Historic Lows
Slide comes a day after ECB pledges to fulfil €1 trillion bond-buying programme.
Protester Showers European Central Bank Boss With Confetti
A female protester seeking to "End the ECB Dick-tatorship" interrupted a press conference.
Greece Moves to Quell Default Fears, Pledges to Meet 'All Obligations'
Finance minister pledges to "reform Greece deeply" as deadline for €450 million loan repayment to IMF approaches.
Greece Promises List of Reforms by Monday to Unlock Cash
Athens is rushing to get the list ready before state coffers run empty, expected in a few weeks without more aid.
Greek PM Assures EU Creditors Reforms Coming to Unlock Cash
German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed no money would be released before Athens implements budget measures and reforms.
'Heroic' German Couple Pay WWII Reparations to Greece
The couple from Hamburg donated the money when they visited a town hall in Nafplio.
Syriza and Podemos Part of German Blockupy Protests Blamed for Violence
Both parties voiced support for the movement, whilst organisers estimate at least 100 supporters attended.
EU to Tell Greece Time and Patience Running Out
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker says Greece must undertake the necessary reforms.
350 Arrested as Frankfurt Anti-Austerity Protests Turn Violent
Syriza, Greece's ruling party, is one of the groups which make up the 'Blockupy' movement.
Protesters Clash with Police Near New European Bank HQ in Frankfurt
Organisers Blockupy estimated that about 10,000 demonstrators from across Europe were at the rally.
Irish Recovery a Model for Greece, Say Analysts
Ireland had the fastest-growing economy in Europe last year.
Thousands to Protest in Frankfurt Against ECB 'Austerity'
One of Blockupy protest organisers says troika is responsible for the austerity measures that have pushed people into poverty.
Germany and Greece Losers in ECB's Quantitative Easing Plan
Bond-buying will benefit peripheral economies such as Spain and Italy, while Greece is marginalised again
Majority of Germans Want Greece Out of Eurozone
A survey shows 52% of Germans are in favour of a Grexit, up from 41% in January.
