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Central bank increasingly forceful in demanding lenders move more resources to continent
Choice of central bank head will send early signal on balance of power between three parties
Central bank examines ways to retain flexibility in bond markets afforded by pandemic relief scheme
Move by commission could push up costs for the industry
Some policymakers had pushed for a bigger cut in asset purchases at central bank’s September meeting
With global forces slowing growth while increasing inflation, policymakers are struggling to find a path forward
President promises not to ‘overreact’ to temporary shocks driving inflation higher
Worst-case scenario could knock 10% off Europe’s GDP and lead to 30% rise in corporate defaults
Surging energy prices and supply bottlenecks could feed into demand for higher wages
German and Italian yields edge up on ECB modelling as traders price in chance of earlier rate rise
Internal model suggests eurozone interest rates could go up in two years, closing gap with forecast move by Fed
Careful manoeuvring should allow the bank to calibrate its next move while keeping both sides happy
Leading economists polled by the FT expect the Fed to raise interest rates next year
But Lagarde insists ‘the lady isn’t tapering’ and warns eurozone is ‘not out of the woods’
Central bank is pulling back but needs to convince markets its asset purchase programme will not end too soon
Analysts expect bloc’s central bank to announce a slowdown of its bond purchases
Outlook is still unclear but justification for emergency support is weakening
An entire generation has never seen savings accumulate interest
Slowing asset purchases to support the economy would send the wrong signal
Monetary policy hawks fear rising inflation while doves seek to maintain stimulus
Central bank expected to hint at lighter support for bond market but with big safety nets
Pressure mounts on ECB to slow bond-buying programme as region experiences economic rebound
Record of July meeting indicates some governing council members fear rise in inflation
ECB divisions, Cuba sanctions imposed and thermal coal prices soar
Central bank holds first meeting since policy review changed strategy to tolerate more price growth
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