Irish inflation lifts to 0.7% as ECB opts for more stimulus measures

Latest figures rises in cost of clothing and footwear and insurance were main drivers

‘Currency, Credit and Crisis’ by Patrick Honohan: a valuable insight into the Central Bank

Readers will find more policy and analysis than personal and political dramas

Christine Lagarde must learn to run an economy that is slowing to a crawl

Lagarde’s most perilous moments will come when she cannot rely on a prepared text, like news conferences after ECB policy meetings

Christine Lagarde set to be confirmed as next ECB president

European finance ministers signed off on her appointment on Tuesday

Lane believes UK and EU will agree deal to avoid ‘chaotic Brexit’

Central Bank governor says incentive for UK to accept version of current deal is ‘very strong’

Philip Lane set for ECB executive seat on second attempt

Central Bank governor only name put forward for chief economist role

ECB leaves room for interest rate increase late next year

Bank said it will cap bond-buying by year-end

Will an Irish person finally get a big ECB job?

Sharon Donnery is in the running for head of banking supervision, but she has competitors

ECB close to settling question of bond-buying programme

Upcoming policy meeting pivotal for reaching decision on QE, ECB chief economist says

Will the anti-Draghi put the PIIGs in their place?

Cantillon: Bundesbank hawk Jens Weidmann tipped to be next ECB president

ECB takes baby step towards exit from stimulus scheme

ECB says it can still extend €2.55 trillion bond-purchase scheme beyond September if needed

Latvia central bank head urged to step down during corruption inquiry

Governor Rimsevics, who sits on ECB governing council, held by anti-corruption agency

Donohoe optimistic about Philip Lane’s ECB prospects despite strong Spanish candidate

Republic’s Central Bank chief faces Spain’s Luis de Guindos in race for European post

Spanish minister faces resistance to being appointed to ECB role

Economy minister facing opposition from European Parliament for vice president post

Euro down against all major currencies after ECB minutes released

Central bankers displayed concern over strength of single currency

ECB sticks to easy money pledge despite better growth

ECB President Mario Draghi had raised the prospect of policy tightening last month

Underlying euro area inflation ticks up in June

ECB is desperate to boost prices amid weakening oil prices

Dollar steadies after week of political noise

Euro was down against the dollar after rising to six-month high on Friday

Euro zone business growth fastest in nearly six years

Latest surveys put put currency bloc on track for quarterly growth of 0.6 per cent

Draghi urges critics to ‘be patient’ and wait for recovery

European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged, ready to extend bond purchases

ECB holds rates but signals changes to quantitative easing

Bond purchases to continue but reduced to €60bn per month from April

Euro zone inflation inches up again in November

Meeting of ECB governing council next week expected to extend bond-buying target date

ECB board hawk says it’s too early to talk of reducing stimulus

Comments from Yves Mersch suggest ECB monetary tightening is still distant

Why September could be huge for markets all around the world

With a jam-packed calendar this month no asset class is immune from potential event risk

Euro zone return to inflation confirmed as energy slide eases

Prices rose 0.1 % year-on-year and increased 0.2% on a monthly basis, new figures show

Iseq’s four-day rally recovers over 40% of Brexit losses

Government’s 10-year bond yields hit fresh low of 0.453%

Europe Letter: Contingency plans hatched quietly in Brussels

Crucial meeting after the result is known has been scheduled for 10.30am in Brussels

Euro zone dips into deflation, raising heat on ECB

Prices in the euro zone fall in February, another round of policy easing from the ECB now likely

IMF raises pressure on euro lenders to give Greece debt relief

Fund will support Greece if it is granted ‘significant’ debt relief by European partners

Euro zone business growth slows amid financial volatility

Latest PMI for region adds to welter of concerns surrounding global economy

ECB sees scope for further deposit rate cuts

December minutes suggest governing council wanted to keep some powder dry

ECB’s top economist signals need to act to maintain confidence

Peter Praet warns bank could lose faith of investors and consumers

Mario Draghi suggests fresh stimulus could be on the way

ECB governor cites concerns about global economy

Thousands attend rival rallies ahead of Greek referendum

At least 20,000 appear at each protest as country is divided over vote

EU sees deal closer, with Greece ‘more constructive’ on privatisations

Moscovici, however, emphasises that time is running out for beleaguered Athens government

Greece casts shadow as ECB leaves rates unchanged

Frankfurt also sanctions further emergency funding for Greece’s banks up to €74 billion

Greece casts shadow as ECB money printing buoys euro zone

Draghi views early signs of QE success as prices stabilise

ECB policymakers raise concerns about upbeat growth forecasts

Separately, Standard & Poor upgrades euro zone outlook on back of cheap oil, weak euro and QE

ECB bans use of Greek government debt as collateral for loans

German chancellor hints EU states remain resistant to renegotiated deal on debt

Greece calls for ECB bridging funds

Varoufakis says he believes Athens can count on ECB support during talks with lenders

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