European Central Bank

• Talk of Greek Expulsion Is Mostly Just Talk

  By Milton Ezrati  |  September 4, 2012

  Greece’s exit would cost the eurozone more than further accommodation.

• Plan Said to Expand ECB Power in Banking

  By Jim Brunsden and Rebecca Christie, Bloomberg  |  August 31, 2012

  Under the EU proposal for banking union, ECB would be the only regulator able to grant banking licenses in the euro-zone.

• Weidmann Resignation Report Fuels Tension

  By Jana Randow, Bloomberg  |  August 31, 2012

  Bundesbank has no comment on whether president considered resigning over ECB plans.

• Draghi Hits Back at Critics

  By Jana Randow and Jeff Black, Bloomberg  |  August 29, 2012

  ECB president reminds Germany of its responsibility to anchor the euro.

• Spanish Notes Rise after Bill Sale

  By David Goodman and Lukanyo Mnyanda, Bloomberg  |  August 28, 2012

  Italian debt also advances after auction.

• ECB Said to Urge Weaker Basel

  By Jim Brunsden, Bloomberg  |  August 28, 2012

  Central bank reportedly wants a draft liquidity rule relaxed amid Europe’s debt crisis.

• Merkel Reins In Talk of Greek Exit

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  August 27, 2012

  German chancellor says efforts to resolve Europe’s debt crisis are at ‘decisive phase.’

• ECB Said to Await German Ruling

  By Jeff Black and Stefan Riecher, Bloomberg  |  August 24, 2012

  Draghi may hold off unveiling details of bond buying plan until German court rules on bailout fund.

• ECB May Not Announce Yield Targets (Reuters)

  August 23, 2012

  Setting targets publicly could lead to debates with governments.

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  Bundesbank Criticizes ECB Bond Plan

  By Jeff Black, Bloomberg  |  August 20, 2012

  German stance widens the dispute over how to deal with Europe’s sovereign debt crisis.