Now playing Next Economy No new eurozone stimulus measures from the ECB for now There was no fresh stimulus from the European Central Bank at its latest policy meeting in the face of high unemployment, weak growth and the threat of deflation in the… 08/09/2016
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone Q2 growth weakens There was only weak growth again for the eurozone economy between April and June - up by just 0.3 percent from the previous quarter with exports the biggest contributor. 06/09/2016
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone August business growth weaker Business growth in the eurozone was weak in August - the most lacklustre it has been since the start of last year, according to surveys of thousands of companies. 05/09/2016
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone unemployment still 10.1% in July, inflation disappoints in August at 0.2% Unemployment in the eurozone was unchanged in July at 10.1 percent of the workforce - the lowest in five years. 31/08/2016
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone business activity still muted in July, retail sales flat Business activity in the eurozone was slightly better than predicted in July but growth remained muted and what there was came mostly from a surge in Germany. 03/08/2016
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone business growth weakens Economic activity in the eurozone fell less than expected in July, but was still at its lowest since the start of 2015. The Brexit effect was not as bad as economists had feared. 22/07/2016
Now playing Next Economy ECB's Draghi promises more eurozone stimulus if needed because of Brexit European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says the eurozone economy could be given further stimulus if the Brexit vote starts to have a negative impact. 21/07/2016
Now playing Next Economy New 50 euro banknote to fight forgery, reaffirm ECB's commitment to cash The European Central Bank has unveiled the design and high-tech security features for the 50 euro banknote - the most widely counterfeited bill - before it goes into circulation next April. 05/07/2016
Now playing Next Economy ECB's Draghi focuses on monetary policy alignment rather than Brexit Despite all the Brexit turmoil the European Central Bank head Mario Draghi had nothing to say about it in a major speech at an ECB forum in Sintra, Portugal on Tuesday. 28/06/2016
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England and ECB take measures to reassure markets The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said its ready to intervene and provide additional help to prop up financial markets. 24/06/2016
Now playing Next Economy ECB agrees cheaper loans to fund Greek banks The European Central Bank has agreed to accept 'junk' rated Greek debt as collateral for normal "ECB":http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/10708ef6-387a-11e6-9a05-82a9b15a8ee7.html#axzz4CPd5i6K9 lending to banki 23/06/2016
Now playing Next Economy The ECB and Federal Reserve talk Brexit The Head of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi has vowed immediate action if Britain votes to leave the EU. 21/06/2016
Now playing Next Economy Draghi pushes eurozone reforms - again The European Central Bank's Mario Draghi argues again reform is needed as well as low interest rates and money printing to get the eurozone's economy growing again. 09/06/2016
Now playing Next World News Migrants could help tackle eurozone ageing population - Draghi It’s known as the Old Continent, but Europe’s ageing population could be an economic time bomb. 09/06/2016
Now playing Next Economy European Central Bank corporate bond buying starts The European Central Bank has begun buying corporate bonds to try to get businesses to borrow and spend, which would boost the eurozone economy and cause inflation to rise. 08/06/2016
Now playing Next Economy ECB says growth prospect slightly better, but still many risks ECB President Mario Draghi said the prospects for eurozone economic growth are looking slightly better this year and it's the same story for inflation, but there are still many risks. 02/06/2016
Now playing Next Economy ECB monetary policies face complaint before Germany Constitutional Court - again Another complaint against the European Central Bank's quantitative easing policies has been made to Germany's Constitutional Court. 17/05/2016
Now playing Next Economy Tussle over 500 euro notes ends with slow phasing out The European Central Bank will stop issuing 500 euro notes on concerns over use by terrorists and criminals, but they will be phased out only from 2018 due to resistance from Germany. 05/05/2016
Now playing Next Economy ECB's Draghi defends low rates policy against German complaints ECB head Mario Draghi has defended low interest rates following complaints from German officials, including Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble, that they are hurting savers. 02/05/2016
Now playing Next Economy ECB pledges low borrowing costs 'as long as needed' but no helicopter money European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has vowed to use all the tools at his disposal for "as long as needed" to return the eurozone economy to growth. 21/04/2016