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European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi has announced an asset purchase programme that could total more than €1trn in an attempt to revive the eurozone's flagging fortunes.

Investment Week provides live reaction and analysis following the European Central Bank's announcement of a €1.1trn quantitative easing programme for the eurozone.

Inflows into European peripheral debt have soared as investors prepare for a widely expected announcement of quantitative easing by the European Central Bank (ECB).

Ecclesiastical's Robin Hepworth has said fears the upcoming general election will have a detrimental impact on the UK equity market are overstated.

A week of dramatic FX moves has highlighted the importance of currency positioning for global equity fund managers and fund buyers, as they try to cushion portfolios against the impact of multi-speed central bank policies.

Hedge fund Everest Capital has closed its largest fund after sustaining heavy losses on the Swiss franc's dramatic move last week.

Jean Maigrot, manager of the long/short Newsmith European fund, has warned investors of the damaging long-term impact on the eurozone of a potential Greek exit, while expressing concerns the ‘Draghi put' may not be substantial enough to be properly effective....

Marcus Brookes, head of multi-manager at Schroders, has become more bullish on US stocks, as he expects falling oil prices to boost the jobs market still further.

The euro tumbled more than 25% against the Swiss franc on Thursday, triggering volatility in stocks, bonds and other currencies, after the Swiss central bank abandoned the currency "ceiling" introduced in 2011.

The eurozone slid into deflationary territory in December for the first time in five years, according to preliminary figures released today.