European Central Bank (ECB)
Knot eyes first ECB rate hike in Q4 2022
Dutch governor expects eurozone inflation to remain over 4% for much of 2022
ECB maintains stance but Lagarde hints at hawkish policy turn
Lagarde's press conference remarks seem to differ from policy statement, analysts say
Record-high eurozone inflation raises pressure on ECB
HICP increased by 5.1%, well above consensus expectation of 4.4%, as energy prices drive up reading
Wunsch sceptical on forward guidance
Belgian governor says tool may be effective in a stable environment of below-target inflation
ECB launches climate risk stress tests
Exercise will feed into SREP and could indirectly affect lenders’ capital ratios, ECB says
Pierre Wunsch on inflation, forward guidance and policy tightening
The National Bank of Belgium governor speaks about over-reliance on central bank models and forward guidance, the impact of energy costs and inflation expectations, and the need to unwind unconventional monetary policies
Eurozone deficits and debt declined in Q3 2021
But debt levels in the bloc remain at high levels, especially in Southern Europe
ECB criticises Polish law on cash use
Frank Elderson says law “may not be in public interest” and says government failed to consult ECB
Croatian central bank denies allegations against governor
Financial supervisor is investigating media claims of insider dealing by central bank staff
Higher interest rates to challenge gold in 2022
But real rates are likely to remain low in historical terms, and gold tends to perform better with high inflation
Benoît Cœuré to lead French competition authority
BIS Innovation Hub chief and former ECB executive set to return to Paris
Few central banks cover environmental risk
Central banks list environmental risk as a minor source of risk
Nagel warns high inflation could last longer than expected
New Bundesbank president says monetary policy should monitor climate change risks
ECB may have to act over energy prices, Schnabel warns
Transition to lower-carbon economy may boost inflationary pressures, says ECB board member
People: Brazil’s Campos Neto comes down with Covid
Acting governor in Lesotho; Auer to head Eurosystem Innovation Hub; and more
2021: The year in review
The year has seen central banks switch from recovery mode to battling inflation. Central Banking looks back at the stories that made the biggest impact in 2021
German government names Nagel as new Bundesbank governor
Social Democratic party member is longstanding central banker and voiced scepticism over QE
ECB ends liquidity relief measures for banks
Lenders have not used buffers and coverage ratios exceed minimum levels, data shows
ECB to halt PEPP purchases but expand APP
Lagarde says rising inflation will be temporary, but says ECB needs flexible monetary policy
Podcast: Oliver Wünsch on a solution to eurozone fragmentation risks
A common fiscal authority could offer stability, but would require sharing more sovereignty
Inflation challenges ECB’s normalisation plans
Central bank expected to confirm end of PEPP purchases on December 16
ECB’s de Guindos tests positive for Covid-19
Vice-president has “very mild” symptoms and has not been in “close contact” with Christine Lagarde
People: Arce to lead ECB economics directorate
SNB deputy to retire; Vanuatu names new deputy; Glenn Stevens to chair Macquarie; and more
ECB to choose new euro banknote designs by 2024
Banknote designs will be chosen by governing council, but public input will be vital