Euro Zone Starts 2015 Better Than Thought As Firms Slash Prices: Surveys
Markit's Eurozone Composite Flash Purchasing Managers' Index bounced to a five-month high of 52.2 from December's 51.4.
ECB's Stimulus Boost Lifts Asia, Euro Wallows Near 11-Year Low
Lifted by the global surge in equities, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose to an eight-week high.
US Markets Welcome European Stimulus
U.S. markets are in the green after Europe’s central bank move. The euro dives to a low unseen since 2003.
ECB To Decide On Bond-Buying Plan To Revive Euro Zone
Market expectations are sky-high for the European Central Bank to unveil large-scale quantitative easing.
Bank Of Canada Delivers Shock Rate Cut As ECB Gears Up For QE
The surprise move follows Denmark's rate cut and the Swiss National Bank's decision to drop its cap on the Swiss currency against the euro.
US Stocks Rise Slightly Ahead Of Eurozone Announcement
After a bouncy day, U.S. markets settled in the green. Investors are looking to Brussels for a stimulus signal.
Central Bankers Lurch From 'Whatever It Takes' To 'Whatever Next'
Financial markets are already starting to pay the price of central bank wavering and lack of cooperation with higher volatility.
More Stimulus Won't Help World Economy: Former Bank Of England Governor
Mervyn King said he was concerned about a persistent weakness in global economic demand, six years on from the depths of the financial crisis.
ECB Will Announce Quantitative Easing Later This Week: Hollande
The French leader's comments reinforced expectations that the ECB will follow other major central banks into quantitative easing.
Oil Prices Slip On Record Iraq Output
Iraqi Oil Minister Adel Abdel Mehdi said on Sunday Iraq pumped 4 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil in December, its highest ever.
ECB Faces Crucial Test Of 'Whatever It Takes'
The euro fell from nearly $1.40 in May to $1.15 last Friday, its slide gathering pace as expectations mount that the ECB will launch QE.
Swiss Central Bank Shocks Markets With Currency 'Tsunami'
Swiss National Bank scrapped a three-year-old cap on the franc, sending the safe-haven currency soaring through the 1.20 per euro limit.
Oil Prices Extend Slide In Commodities Sell-Off
Commodities came under pressure after the World Bank cut its forecasts for global growth, reinforcing worries of a gloomy economic outlook.
Top ECB Officials Divided On Bond-Buying Program
Over the weekend, European Central Bank members debated "quantitative easing" in the EU.
Global Stocks And Dollar Rise After Fed, Euro Near Nine-Year Low
The dollar hit a new nine-year high and stocks worldwide headed for their first back-to-back rise of the year on Thursday.
Fed Looks Past A World In Turmoil, Confident In US Recovery
The trade deficit shrank in November to less than $40 billion, providing a boost to growth as Americans spent less on imported oil.
Germany Is Losing Its Battle With The European Central Bank
Deflation in the eurozone is likely the final push the ECB needs to pull the trigger on quantitative easing, despite Berlin's resistance.
3 Signs The Global Economy May Have A Meltdown
It could take years for world leaders to recover from a mass deflation.
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European Inflation Turns Negative, First Time In 5 Years
Market signals of deflation, at least in Europe, are becoming harder to ignore. All eyes are on the European Central Bank.
What’s Going On With The Euro?
As the euro dips, here's a look at the winners and losers.
Swiss Central Bank Announces Negative Interest Rates To Stem Flight Into Franc
Swiss National Bank announced it would impose an interest rate of -0.25 percent on the portion of so-called "sight deposits."
Fed Considers Time To End Free Money Pledge
The Fed promised in 2012 to keep interest rates "close to zero" until after its asset purchase scheme ended and the economy strengthened.
Dow Drops After ECB Warns Falling Oil Prices Will Impact Eurozone
The Dow and S&P 500 Index fell on Thursday after ECB President Mario Draghi warned falling oil prices would have mixed impact on the eurozone.
Shares Lifted By ECB, Chinese And Japanese Stimulus Hopes
Expectations of more stimulus from other global central banks was also lifting markets.
ECB's Nouy Says Banks Must Show They Can Make Profits
Daniele Nouy told Reuters on Friday that simply finding more capital to plug shortfalls uncovered by the stress test may not be enough.
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