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The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank for the euro and administers monetary policy within the Eurozone, which comprises 19 member states of the European Union and is one of the largest monetary areas in the world. Established by the Treaty of Amsterdam, the ECB is one of the world's most important central banks and serves as one of seven institutions of the European Union, being enshrined in the Treaty on European Union (TEU). The bank's capital stock is owned by all 27 central banks of each EU member state. The current President of the ECB is Christine Lagarde. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, the bank formerly occupied the Eurotower prior to the construction of its new seat.

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Andrew Strauss praises Ben Stokes’ 'cricket intelligence' ahead of West Indies Test Former England captain and Director of Cricket for the ECB Sir Andrew Strauss, has backed Ben Stokes as interim England captain ahead of the return of international Test cricket in England. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:46Published 2 weeks ago

ECB prepares 'bad bank' for wave of toxic debt - sources Reuters sources say the ECB is preparing a 'bad bank' to cope with the expected wave of unpaid debts sparked by the economic crisis. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published on June 10, 2020

Global stocks and euro gain ahead of U.S. jobs report World stocks held their ground near three-month highs as the euro hit its highest level since March 10, thanks to Europe's stimulus boost, fueling hopes for a global rebound. Ciara Lee reports Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:35Published on June 5, 2020

ECB nearly doubles stimulus programme to fight coronavirus economic crisis ECB nearly doubles stimulus programme to fight coronavirus economic crisis Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:39Published on June 5, 2020

ECB gives euro zone fresh shot of stimulus The ECB moved to increase stimulus for the region's crisis-battered economies on Thursday, ramping up its planned bond purchases to 1.35 trillion euros. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:47Published on June 4, 2020

Euro zone slump eased in May but still sharp The devastating impact of the coronavirus on the euro zone economy abated a little this month as some government-imposed lockdown measures were eased. Ciara Lee reports Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:28Published on May 21, 2020

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ECB sends euro higher, stocks pause after week-long rally The euro jumped to a 12-week high against the dollar on Thursday after another shot of European Central Bank stimulus to help economies slammed by the coronavirus pandemic, but world equity markets.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020

ECB gives another shot of stimulus as economy reels The European Central Bank approved a bigger-than-expected expansion of its stimulus package on Thursday to prop up an economy plunged by the coronavirus pandemic into its worst recession since World.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
ECB policymakers debated 500-750 billion euros package before compromise, sources say European Central Bank policymakers debated expanding their pandemic-fighting programme by between 500 billion euros ($566 billion) and 750 billion euros on Thursday before settling for a compromise.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
ECB sends euro higher, stocks struggle with fatigue World markets swung between hope and caution on Thursday as a another shot of European Central Bank stimulus was offset by still-troublesome U.S. data and general fatigue after a weeks-long rebound in.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020

Equity rally pauses; European bonds rise on ECB stimulus World equity markets dipped Thursday after a three-day rally and European government bonds edged higher as worse than expected U.S. economic data pointed to a long road to recovery from the coronavirus.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
ECB boosts pandemic stimulus to 1.35 trillion euros The European Central Bank approved a bigger-than-expected expansion of its stimulus package on Thursday to prop up an economy plunged by the coronavirus pandemic into its worst recession since World.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference The European Central Bank beefed up its bond-buying programme on Thursday in its latest effort to support a euro zone economy pummelled by more than two months of shutdowns to cope with the coronavirus.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
ECB has not discussed 'junk' bond buying, but watching situation The European Central Bank will continue to review the eligibility status of the bonds it buys, its president said, amid speculation it might add non-investment grade debt to its asset purchase.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020

ECB sees big 2020 recession, partial rebound next year The European Central Bank expects the euro zone to suffer a deep recession this year, with losses only partly made up in 2021 as pandemic-related restrictions weigh on output for an extended period. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
ECB expands pandemic support to over $1.5 trillion The European Central Bank beefed up its bond-buying programme on Thursday in its latest effort to support a euro zone economy pummelled by more than two months of shutdowns due to the coronavirus.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Statement from the ECB following policy meeting Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	ECB's super stimulus salvo sends stocks, euro higher World markets got another shot of energy on Thursday as the European Central Bank (ECB) ramped up its Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme (PEPP) to 1.35 trillion euros. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Rally pauses ahead of ECB stimulus plan The rapid rally in world markets finally paused for breath on Thursday, as traders waited to hear how much more stimulus the European Central Bank plans to shovel out to address the coronavirus slump. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Take Five: ZIRP to NIRP, a jump policymakers must consider Love them or loathe them, negative interest rates are back in the spotlight as ammunition-depleted central banks debate the pros and cons of going down the unorthodox route already trodden by the BOJ.. Reuters - Published on May 15, 2020
ECB launches cricket app for children during lockdown The England and Wales Cricket Board launches a free app with skills, quizzes and games for children during lockdown. BBC News - Published on May 13, 2020	Stocks cheer China trade relief, bonds face debt deluge World shares climbed on Thursday after Chinese exports proved far stronger than even bulls had imagined, while bond investors were still daunted by the staggering amount of U.S. debt set to be sold and.. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020
England women's future needs safeguarding, says national director Claire Connor The ECB intends for women to play international and domestic cricket this summer but is "realistic" about the impact of coronavirus, says Clare Connor. BBC News - Published on May 6, 2020	German court ruling ties ECB's hands - now and in the future A landmark German court ruling will tie the European Central Bank's hands in fighting current and future crises even if rate-setters eventually resolve legal concerns over trillions of euros worth of.. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020
German top court criticises European Central Bank crisis bond-buying The constitutional court's ruling does not directly affect the European Central Bank's coronavirus aid. BBC News - Published on May 5, 2020	Stocks trim record monthly gains as ECB PEPP talk falls flat World stocks suffered a slip on their way to record monthly gains on Thursday, as the European Central Bank held back from providing another instant hit of stimulus and millions more Americans filed.. Reuters - Published on April 30, 2020
Stocks nurse record monthly gains ahead of ECB World stocks headed for their best month on record on Thursday, as encouraging early results from a COVID-19 treatment trial and expectations of more European Central Bank (ECB) stimulus later in the.. Reuters - Published on April 30, 2020	Stocks head for best month on record ahead of ECB World stocks headed for their best month on record on Thursday, as encouraging early results from a COVID-19 treatment trial and expectations of more European Central Bank (ECB) stimulus later in the.. Reuters - Published on April 30, 2020
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Right thing for England players to help - Wood Fast bowler Mark Wood says it was the “right thing” for England players to make a £500,000 donation to the ECB and selected good causes. BBC News - Published on April 5, 2020	Help in coronavirus crisis should come from European level: ECB Help to euro zone members struggling under the weight of the coronavirus crisis should come from the European level, European Central Bank board member atold Greek newspaper To Vima in an interview. Reuters - Published on April 4, 2020
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ECB's crisis plan reduces fragmentation risks to euro area: French minister The European Central Bank's new bond purchase scheme will help reduce the risk of fragmentation between euro zone states, France's finance minister said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020	ECB to print 1 trillion euro this year to stem coronavirus rout The European Central Bank launched 750 billion euro emergency bond purchase scheme in a bid to stop a pandemic-induced financial rout from shredding the euro zone's economy and raising fresh concerns.. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020
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European Central Bank

Central bank for the euro

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ECB expands pandemic support to over $1.5 trillion

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Stocks trim record monthly gains as ECB PEPP talk falls flat

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Stocks head for best month on record ahead of ECB

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ECB urges measures worth 1.5 trillion euros this year to tackle virus crisis: sources

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