Jeff Black
Greece kicks off creditor talks with ECB patience wearing thin [Update]
By Nikos Chrysoloras, Eshe Nelson & Jeff Black
Creditor officials and Greek authorities began talks intended to unlock bailout funds, as some euro-area central bankers were said to raise opposition to the prospect of additional emergency cash for the country's banks.
Draghi seen bypassing QE qualms to hit ECB’s balance-sheet goal
Draghi says ECB must be particularly watchful on low inflation
By Jeff Black & Alessandro Speciale
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi signaled policy makers are ready to take action in June should they see low inflation becoming entrenched.
Constancio says banks’ cash calls cut risk of ECB test fail
Jeff Black & Boris Groendahl
European Central Bank Vice President Vitor Constancio said lenders in the region are reducing the risk of failing a balance-sheet review by taking pre-emptive steps to increase capital ratios.