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Britain 'to lose passporting rights if it leaves the EEA' after Brexit
ECB policymaker Jens Weidmann says it is too soon to determine whether Britain has weathered Brexit storm.
Martin Schulz says EU should review its ethics code after Barroso joins Goldman Sachs
European Parliament President says rules are not clear enough but thinks Barroso's appointment is 'strange'.
FX Focus: Pound gains against euro and dollar as UK trade deficit narrows
Dollar gains sharply against the yen after Richmond Fed President makes strong case for September rate hike.
Most Asian stock markets slip amid North Korean nuclear test and ECB decision on bonds
Oil prices move downwards after touching a two-week high.
FX Focus: Euro rallies against pound and dollar after ECB extends asset purchase programme
Pound tumbles 0.8% against the euro as Mario Draghi unveils plans to extend quantitative easing programme.
What to expect from the latest European Central Bank meeting
President Mario Draghi expected to announce extension to quantitative easing programme past March 2017.
Asian markets trade mixed ahead of ECB policy meeting
A Reuters poll showed that most analysts expect the ECB to keep interest rates unchanged.
FX Focus: Pound heads for third consecutive month of decline ahead of BoE's decision
Yen rallies over 2.5% against the dollar as Bank of Japan disappoints investors.
Most Asian stocks fall as ECB assesses Brexit impact to decide on stimulus
The ECB has said it will wait for at least another six weeks before deciding on the stimulus.
ECB's Draghi says treat warnings of severe economic slowdown post Brexit with some caution
The ECB President played down fears over the impact of Brexit saying markets have been resilient.
Commodities round-up: Oil decline resumes following oversupply concerns, precious metals lose shine
US data-backed price support for the oil markets proven to be short-lived and precious metals also declined.
FX Focus: Pound falls against dollar and euro after disappointing retail sales figures
Euro holds steady against dollar after the ECB keeps monetary policy unchanged as expected
Brexit fallout: ECB warns of significant impact on Eurozone
Brexit could limit amount of government bonds available for purchase to the ECB.
Brexit: Central banks stepped up market supervision to 'unprecedented levels' during EU referendum
Regulators reportedly demanded updates from major banks' trading desks every six hours following the vote.
Brexit: The UK got out of the EU in just the right time says Hong Kong financial columnist
Jake van der Kamp lambasts the ECB and says the European project has not followed its own rules.
EU referendum: Europe stands to lose whichever way the UK votes
Europe to see deep shockwaves whichever way the vote goes says independent consultancy.
EU referendum: ECB could make public pledge to support markets in event of Brexit
ECB and Bank of England would negotiate opening of lines to allow swapping of euros and sterling after vote.
ECB deposit rates to remain unchanged despite zero inflation in euro zone says Benoit Coeure
Negative deposit rates have come under criticism by banks and investors, particularly in Germany.
No surprises from ECB as key interest rates unchanged in April
European Central Bank leaves headline interest rate unchanged at 0.00% and deposit rate at -0.40%.
Is the euro in for another bumpy ride ahead of Mario Draghi's ECB press conference?
ECB widely expected to keep rates on hold but what will Mario Draghi say?
Lloyds is our share tip of the week - five reasons to invest
Edmund Shing explains why you should invest in UK banking group Lloyds.
Banking: Expect bigger bounce for HSBC, Lloyds and Santander
New measures by the ECB means Eurozone banks are catching up with British peers.
ECB: Mario Draghi sends Euro markets soaring by cutting interest rates and boosting QE programme
The European Central bank expanded its asset purchasing programme by €20bn to €80bn a month.
Swiss bank Credit Suisse warns the eurozone could collapse in case of a European recession
Market volatility and increased stress in the banking sector are worrying signs of deterioration in Europe.
ECB keeps interest rates on hold as markets suffer rocky start to 2016
Draghi extended the QE programme in December but did not increase the amount spent on assets.
Bank of England votes 8-1 to keep interest rates at 0.5%
The minutes revealed Ian McCafferty was the only member of the MPC to go against the grain.
Greece debt crisis: Athens narrowly passes 2016 austerity budget
Budget passes 153-145 after bitter debate in Greek parliament.
ECB president Mario Draghi extends QE programme until March 2017
The asset purchasing programme will stay at €60bn a month.
Where to watch live: ECB president Mario Draghi expected to increase QE programme
ECB stimulus, the Bank's Quantitative Easing programme, is thought to be inevitable.
ECB president Mario Draghi hints at QE action in December meeting, sending Euro diving
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