New German government picks Joachim Nagel as Bundesbank chief
Nagel replaces Jens Weidmann, who quit five years early after a decade of opposition to ECB policy
Nagel replaces Jens Weidmann, who quit five years early after a decade of opposition to ECB policy
Bank chief saw himself as out of step with likely new German government
Comments come ahead of Mario Draghi’s last monetary policy meeting at ECB
Strong consumer spending not enough to counter weakening industrial production
President Trump’s top trade adviser claims country is using weak euro to gain advantage
Berlin refutes Trump camp suggestion it may be manipulating euro for national gain
The ECB is now in a position to ‘normalise’ monetary policy, economists say
Chancellor under huge pressure as Germany exposed to losses of €82bn
Politicians and economists across the board condemn the ECB policy
Country's image of itself is based on illusions, says economist Marcel Frazscher
Leading economic institute calls for response through investment bonds
Move would circumvent 3% deficit ceiling rule and reduce high Irish investment gap
Merkel under pressure pre-election after reports that Greece will need further aid
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