Tags: European Central Bank
Coeure says European Central Bank may cut rates further
European Central Bank (ECB) Executive board member Benoit Coeure said the ECB plans to maintain its low interest rates or may cut them further because of low inflation.
ECB reduces amount of banks' crisis loan payments but urges them to pay next week
The European Central Bank's attempt to reduce the excess liquidity levels of banks in the financial system had prompted the central bank to call on banks it had loaned to repay its debts at a reduced rate.
Potential deflation in Euro Zone to reverse investment trend - analysis report
Europe's recent inflation decrease prompted European Central Bank to cut interest rates. In an analysis done by Reuters, it said the deflation threat in the economy of the Euro Zone might reverse the continuous inflow of major investments for 2013.
S&P downgrade lowers France's credit rating
Standard & Poor's downgraded France's credit rating from AA+ to AA, citing President Francois Hollande's ineffective growth policies.