Now playing Next Economy Nothing new from European Central Bank despite weak growth forecasts The European Central Bank has decided it does not need to do anything more right now to stimulate the eurozone economy despite continued weak growth forecasts. 08/09/2016
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 US job growth slows in August US employment growth slowed more than expected in August to 151,000, probably ruling out an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this month. 02/09/2016
Now playing Next Economy Case for US interest rate hike strengthens, says Fed's Yellen Improvements in the labour market and expectations for solid economic growth have strengthened the case for a US interest rate hike. 26/08/2016
Now playing Next United Kingdom Bank of England fights Brexit vote slowdown with stimulus Britain's central bank has unveiled a series of stimulus measures to help protect the economy from the effects of the vote to leave the European Union. 04/08/2016
Now playing Next Markets Shares rise, pound drops on UK stimulus measures UK finance minister Philip Hammond has welcomed the stimulus measures announced by the Bank of England; in reaction London's FTSE 100 share index rose and the pound fell in value. 04/08/2016
Now playing Next United Kingdom Bank of England cuts the cost of borrowing to counter economic effects of Brexit vote The UK's central bank has cut its base interest rate for the first time in seven years, from 0.5 percent to 0.25 percent - a new record low 04/08/2016
Now playing Next Economy Russian key interest rate unchanged Russia's central bank has kept it key interest rate unchanged at 10.5 percent even as inflation falls. 29/07/2016
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England surprises investors with no change to UK interest rates The Bank of England has left the cost of borrowing unchanged in Britain - for now - which pushed down share prices in London and boosted the pound against the dollar and the euro. 14/07/2016
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England surprises by keeping interest rates unchanged Keeping their powder dry the Bank of England's policymakers have left the cost of borrowing unchanged in Britain - for now. 14/07/2016
Now playing Next Economy Fed due to call on interest rate hike The Federal Reserve is deep in a policy meeting and it is extremely unlikely that an interest rate rise is on the cards. 15/06/2016
Now playing Next Economy Standard and Poor's interest rate warning Standard and Poor's has warned that as borrowing costs go up some countries could see their credit ratings cut or outlooks lowered, with the most pronounced problem in the eurozone. 08/06/2016
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 USA US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday (April 27). However it left the door open to a hike in June by signalling 27/04/2016
Now playing Next Economy No interest rate change expected from Federal Reserve policy meeting Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave the cost of borrowing unchanged in the face of disappointing word on durable goods orders and consumer confidence. 26/04/2016
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
Now playing Next Economy ECB leaves rates unchanged despite German criticism The European Central Bank has kept borrowing costs at record low levels despite German criticism of the stimulus moves. 21/04/2016
Now playing Next Economy No change in Fed interest rate, half point rise expected by year's end The US Federal reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but says that moderate growth and what it called “strong job gains” means it will be able 16/03/2016
Now playing Next Economy ECB stimulus plans fail to boost financial markets European shares enjoyed only a brief bounce on Thursday before investors focused on Mario Draghi's statement that interest rates will only be cut again in the most extreme of circumstances. 10/03/2016
Now playing Next Economy Deflation fears at centre of ECB latest stimulus moves The European Central Bank is desperately keen to avoid deflation which economists say has a negative effect on growth. 10/03/2016