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Euro Banknotes Safe To Touch Despite Coronavirus: European Central Bank

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 28, 2020

There is no significant risk of catching the coronavirus from euro banknotes, the European Central Bank said Tuesday, citing lab tests that showed the germs survived far longer on other surfaces.

Stocks See Worst Slump Since 1980s As Trump Ban Bites

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 13, 2020

Equity markets plunged Thursday, with some recording their worst day in decades, after the US banned travel from Europe and the ECB failed to stem the selling tide.

After US (Fed), Europe Central Banks (ECB), RBI May Turn To Bank Of England (BoE) For Ideas

Business | Anirban Nag, Bloomberg | Monday February 17, 2020

In December, the RBI announced a Fed-style 'Operation Twist' -- buying long-dated bonds and selling the shorter tenor ones.

In A Fracturing World, Central Banks Stuck Together In Zero-Sum Battle

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 11, 2019

The last time major central banks shifted gears together, it was a cooperative move to keep the financial crisis of a decade ago from becoming a full-bore, worldwide depression.

Christine Lagarde To Resign As IMF Chief In September

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Christine Lagarde will resign from the International Monetary Fund on September 12 as she awaits final word on her nomination to the presidency of the European Central Bank, she announced Tuesday.

US Economist David Lipton Named As Interim Leader Of IMF

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 3, 2019

American economist David Lipton will serve as interim leader of the International Monetary Fund, replacing Christine Lagarde who was nominated to head the European Central Bank, the IMF board announced Tuesday.

Christine Lagarde "Honored" To Be Tapped To Head European Central Bank

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 3, 2019

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Tuesday announced she would step down "temporarily" from the global crisis lender after being nominated to lead the European Central Bank.

IMF's Christine Lagarde Continues To Break Glass Ceilings

People | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 2, 2019

Christine Lagarde has made a career out of breaking glass ceilings in the halls of international finance and is now poised to break one more, leading the European Central Bank.

Rupee Ends Lower At 68.01 Against US Dollar. 5 Things To Know

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday June 15, 2018

The Indian rupee on Friday ended lower at 68.01 against the US dollar. However, the pound sterling finished lower at Rs 90.30/32 at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market today. In early trade today, the Indian rupee plunged by 36 paise to hit a three-week low of 67.98 against the US dollar following strong demand for the greenb...

Rupee Hits 3-Week Low, Near 68 Against Dollar: 5 Things To Know

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday June 15, 2018

Losses for the rupee came a day after the dollar strengthened against a group of currencies, after the European Central Bank signalled interest rate hikes were a long way off.

US Dollar Falls To Lowest Since 2015: Who Wins, Who Loses In 10 Points

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday September 8, 2017

The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies like euro, Japanese yen, and British pound, fell to 91.082 today, its lowest level since January 2015. The latest trigger for the dollar weakness is the comment from European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi, who suggested the central bank may begin tapering its ma...

Gold Prices Steady Even As Dollar Firms Up

Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday July 20, 2017

The European Central Bank is expected to lay the groundwork for an autumn policy shift when it meets on Thursday, emphasising improved growth while tempering expectations after previously setting off a mini tantrum in financial markets.

Gold Prices Firm On Weaker Dollar, Equities

Business | Thomson Reuters | Wednesday June 28, 2017

Gold prices firmed on Wednesday on lower equities and a weaker U.S. dollar after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi hinted the ECB could trim its stimulus this year.

Greece Reaches Preliminary Deal With Creditors: Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 2, 2017

Athens also hopes to be finally allowed access to the European Central Bank's asset purchase programme, known as quantitative easing, or QE, to help its return to bond markets.

Bank Of Japan Warns Low Rates May Sow Seeds Of New Financial Crisis

Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday February 16, 2017

Many central banks, like the BoJ, the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, have adopted unconventional monetary easing steps since the global financial crisis in 2008.