The Irish Times

Christine Lagarde must learn to run an economy that is slowing to a crawl

Lagarde’s most perilous moments will come when she cannot rely on a prepared text, like news conferences after ECB policy meetings

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 03:15

Inflation poses headache for new ECB chief economist Philip Lane

Former governor of Central Bank of Ireland takes over in ‘difficult moment’ for euro zone

Mon Jun 03 2019 - 21:02

Four candidates remain in race for role of Central Bank governor

Deputy governor Sharon Donnery and senior civil servant Colm O’Reardon tipped on list

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 05:45

Top Irish ECB official among candidates for Central Bank governor

John Fell among candidates seeking to succeed Philip Lane at regulator

Tue Apr 09 2019 - 05:15

Fortnight for Central Bank governor hopefuls to register interest

Search for Philip Lane’s successor under way after move to European Central Bank confirmed

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 16:28

European Parliament backs Philip Lane for ECB role

Central Bank governor’s appointment will now come before European Council

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 12:17

Lane believes UK and EU will agree deal to avoid ‘chaotic Brexit’

Central Bank governor says incentive for UK to accept version of current deal is ‘very strong’

Tue Feb 12 2019 - 10:56

Donohoe commits to ‘comprehensive’ search for Lane successor

Central Bank governor poised to become State’s first representative on ECB board

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 05:33

What faces Philip Lane in the second most important ECB job?

Market Watch: Irish tracker holders will be watching the bank’s plans for interest rates

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 16:19

Philip Lane set for ECB executive seat on second attempt

Central Bank governor only name put forward for chief economist role

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 16:44

Philip Lane favoured for ECB economist post in EU job reshuffle

Ministers kick off nominations with Irish central bank governor seen as continuity candidate

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 06:46

The outlook for interest rates has changed dramatically - here is what it means

Smart Money: Slowing growth outlook could prompt the ECB to delay its expected rate rise

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 12:53

Austria drops plan to propose member of ECB board

Decision removes one potential rival for Irish Central Bank governor Philip Lane

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 12:15

Lane approaching fork in road as prospect of ECB post nears

TCD and regulatory roles position Central Bank governor for ECB chief economist job

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 05:31

ECB says Italy’s budget risks damage in the long run

Chief economist Peter Praet signalled ECB won’t intervene if problems remain localised

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 08:39

Sharon Donnery loses out to Italian for top ECB banking job

Development boosts Central Bank governor Philip Lane’s chances of ECB executive role

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 15:11

Sharon Donnery gets closer to top euro zone bank job

Central Bank of Ireland’s deputy governor in race to helm Single Supervisory Mechanism

Wed Oct 17 2018 - 12:55

Germany reported to back Lane and Donnery for ECB posts

Central Bank chiefs get Berlin’s backing for top euro-zone positions

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 10:06

EU member states jockey for positions as top jobs to be filled

Europe Letter: France and Germany lead field in expectation of key roles in institutions

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 01:00

Germany backs Sharon Donnery as ECB bank watchdog chief - source

ECB looking for replacement to succeed Daniele Nouy as head of the SSM

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 16:12

Irish success in next ECB race could scupper Philip Lane’s chances

Sharon Donnery’s success would almost certainly torpedo her boss’s ECB ambitions

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 16:15

ECB more confident of weaning euro zone off crisis-era support

Bank on track to end €2.5 trillion quantitative easing programme this year

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 19:30

Will an Irish person finally get a big ECB job?

Sharon Donnery is in the running for head of banking supervision, but she has competitors

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 11:43

Euro on track for worst week in 19 months on ECB stance

Euro slumped nearly 1.9% on Thursday, its largest one-day fall since 2016 Brexit vote

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 07:49

Inflation rises to 0.4% on foot of stronger oil prices

Latest Irish figures show prices are being driven by higher transport costs

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 20:29

Stocks extend rally in Asia on confidence in global economic growth

Momentum in US tech shares lifts global markets

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 07:30

ECB close to settling question of bond-buying programme

Upcoming policy meeting pivotal for reaching decision on QE, ECB chief economist says

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 09:57

Ireland to skip ECB banking chair battle as top Philip Lane role eyed

Sharon Donnery tipped to succeed governor in Central Bank if he moves to ECB

Thu May 31 2018 - 06:00

As one ECB door closes for Lane, could he be the next chief economist?

Cantillon: Peter Praet’s retirement means a plum EU vacancy but it’s politics that will decide

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 05:55

Philip Lane: From star pupil to ECB hopeful with Nobel potential

The Central Bank governor could finally secure an ECB executive board seat for Ireland

Fri Feb 16 2018 - 06:00

Philip Lane unlikely to beat Spain to ECB job - survey

Irish and Spanish candidates for VP role to be quizzed at European Parliament

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 11:30

ECB board shake-up kicks off with vice-president’s job

Spain’s Luis de Guindos well placed in contest but the Central Bank’s Philip Lane may also be in contention

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 06:59

ECB roles may lure Central Bank executives

Cantillon: Philip Lane and Sharon Donnery could be in frame for looming ECB jobs

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 06:15

Draghi pledges rock-bottom rates as Germany calls for change

ECB chief promises to keep rates at current level past end of bond-buying programme

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 08:57