Strong euro poses risk, ECB should keep interest rates low, Berlin says
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The current strength of the euro represents an "extraordinary burden and risk" to the economy and the European Central Bank should keep interest rates at a level that is "favourable" to growth, German Economy ...
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BRUSSELS: Euro zone finance ministers yesterday voiced concern about the euro&#39;s surge to record highs against the dollar, with some pressing for international co-operation to tackle such exchange rate swings.
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The euro jumps to an all time high against the dollar as signs of declining business confidence in Germany increases fears about European competitiveness.
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Signs of shaky economies in France and Germany have sharpened worries about Europe's less-than-robust recovery &#151; and underscored the struggle to shake up regulation-clogged economies in countries that use the euro.
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Germany, the biggest eurozone economy, risks running foul of the EU's tight budget rules again next year, even if Berlin insists it will be able to meet its deficit commitments in 2005, the Bundesbank warned.
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The euro advanced against most  currencies on Thursday after investors interpreted remarks from  the head of the European Central Bank as signaling a rise in  benchmark interest rates in March.
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European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said on Thursday the ECB would monitor price risks and financial markets very closely, toning down his anti-inflation rhetoric after it left its key interest rate at 4.0 percent.
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European finance ministers pointed a finger of blame at US policy on Tuesday as the euro clung to record highs against the dollar despite a statement with the European Central Bank that had sought to talk it down.
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Business confidence in Germany, Europe&#39;s largest economy, has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, over concerns at a strengthening euro.
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FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank held interest rates steady as expected on Thursday for the 17th month in a row, uncertain about how resilient the euro zone economy will prove to a strong currency and high oil prices.
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FRANKFURT Lack of fiscal discipline among some of the largest countries that use the euro is weakening the political will of new European Union member countries striving to join the euro club to keep their deficits in check, the European Central Bank said
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The European Central Bank is ready to raise eurozone interest rates further and will not put off any such moves to avoid potential clashes with politicians, Bundesbank President Axel Weber has said.
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BERLIN: Surging oil costs heighten the risks to the euro zone recovery, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said yesterday in an interview that pushed prospects for a credit tightening further into the background.
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The recent surge in the euro currency is unwelcome and the U.S. Treasury's commitment to a strong dollar is important, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said on Friday.
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The euro fell against the dollar after its 1.2 percent rally in the past week sparked criticism from European Central Bank council member Guy Quaden, who said further gains ``would be undesirable.
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European Investment Bank president Philippe Maystadt has renewed warnings about aggressive Chinese lending in Africa, which he said could drive up debt levels dangerously.
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The euro rose to a record for the seventh time this month against the dollar amid speculation the European Central Bank will refrain from attempting to stem the currency&#39;s appreciation.