Christine Lagarde

The European Central Bank could tweak its coronavirus-related stimulus program, Germany’s central bank governor told CNBC Wednesday, with officials wary of recent increases in bond yields.

Rising bond yields and accompanying inflation fears are adding a level of drama to Powell’s appearance.

The ECB is sticking to its growth projections despite new coronavirus restrictions that could extend the economic crisis in the euro area.

Markets had largely expected the central bank to add to its bond buying, having vowed in October to “recalibrate its instruments.”

A potential delay to the distribution of coronavirus vaccines is the biggest economic risk, European Central Bank member Stournaras said.

The current recession raises new challenges for central bankers and lawmakers, a European Central Bank board member told CNBC.

Powell said he worries about women, children and business owners who face long-term consequences from the coronavirus.

Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 major economies wrapped up a meeting in Japan on Sunday with a pledge to use all the policies they can to protect global growth from disruptions due to trade and other tensions. The G-20 finance leaders said in a joint communique that risks from trade and geopolitical tensions were...

The world’s top financial officials called Sunday for more dialogue on trade disputes that threaten global economic growth, with one warning that differences remain and tensions could escalate further. The two-day meeting of finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 nations came as the United States clashes with China and other nations over trade, with the nations...

Just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump approved new tariffs on imports, the leaders of Canada and India came out forcefully Tuesday against a drift toward protectionism in the global economy. While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said new barriers to trade could pose a danger on a par with climate change and extremist attacks, his Canadian peer, Justin Trudeau,...

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