India's Central Bank Holds Rates, Says Tracking Inflation And Fiscal Action
The RBI also announced a slew of initiatives to develop markets.
Cheap Oil On Troubled Waters
Global economies are showing signs of weakness — and economists fear that cheap oil could negatively impact a burgeoning U.S. economy.
Eurozone Faces The Big Question: Does QE Really Work?
Critics of quantitative easing say it doesn't do much to help the real economy and is instead a "backdoor" bailout of banks.
Quantitative-Easing Programs Vary From Place To Place
The eurozone will commence a bond-buying program in March, but its specs are from the U.S. model.
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.
Europe Declares War On Deflation
The European Central Bank announced Thursday a 60 billion-euro-a-month stimulus program aimed at spurring growth and averting deflation.
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.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Nearly Flat On Tuesday
U.S. markets managed to eke out a slight gain amid uncertainty about Asia and Europe.
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.
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.
Fed's 'Beige Book' Reveals Layoffs, Hiring Freezes At Energy Firms
Oil prices are causing energy firms to lay off employees, underscoring concern for the U.S. economy, according to the "Beige Book."
UK Inflation Falls To 14-Year Low In December
The fall in inflation has given some respite to households with average earnings rising by more than prices.
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.
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Euro Hits Fresh Low Before Inflation Trial
Data are expected to show the first annual fall in consumer prices since 2009, piling pressure on the ECB.
Euro Falls To 9-Year Low, Asia Shares Lackluster
The euro fell to as low as $1.18605, its weakest level since March 2006.
All Eyes On Janet Yellen Ahead Of Fed's Press Conference
U.S. Federal Reserve prepares Wednesday to debate inflation concerns at a meeting in Washington.
UK Inflation Falls Sharply In November To 12-Year Low
The fall in inflation has given some respite to British households and average earnings rose by more than prices in September.
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.
ECB Loans Offer Clues In Guessing Game Over Quantitative Easing
The ECB forecasts the eurozone economy will grow just 1 percent in 2015, as opposed to the 1.6 percent it projected three months ago.
Beige Book Reveals Plunging Oil Prices Hurting Energy Sector
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s “Beige Book” revealed that plunging oil prices over the last six months are starting to have negative effects in regions that operate heavily within the energy industry as well as chemical manufacturers.
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