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Can Renzi save Italy?

The absence of any relationship between the monetary base and inflation means no one has any real idea of where the economy is heading. So how can the authorities control inflation and sustain above trend growth? John Clarke, chief investment officer...

The European Central Bank (ECB) finally acted yesterday in response to growing fears the region is heading in to a deflationary spiral, but how should investors respond?

Markets were mixed overnight after European Central Bank president Mario Draghi revealed he was cutting interest rates, including a move to a negative deposit rate.

Stock markets have jumped this afternoon following a series of drastic measures from the European Central Bank to stave off a downturn and boost inflation.

The European Central Bank has cut benchmark interest rates to a new historic low of 0.15% as it acts to stimulate economic growth and stave off another downturn.

The euro is hovering near a four-month low on the expectation the European Central Bank (ECB) will today take steps to tackle the threat of deflation and lacklustre growth in the eurozone.

Investors have today called on the European Central Bank to loosen monetary policy after inflation in the eurozone tumbled last month.

Europe's dilemma: What are Draghi's options?

The European Central Bank is set to shift to a negative deposit rate for the first time in its history, German newspaper Der Spiegel has reported.