IMF warns period of ultra-low interest rates poses fresh financial crisis threat

A prolonged period of ultra-low interest rates poses the threat of a fresh financial crisis by encouraging excessive risk taking on global markets, the International Monetary Fund has said.

Swiss deflation risk on radar screen for SNB: bank chairman

(Reuters) - Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Thomas Jordan vowed on Friday to take whatever steps were necessary to fend off deflation in the face of a weak global economy, worsening euro zone outlook and falling commodities prices.

Hollande Falls Into Line as Merkel Fends Off EU Spending

German Chancellor Angela Merkel sidestepped French President Francois Hollande’s call to use stimulus measures to counter Europe’s faltering recovery, saying investments need to be carefully considered.

Greece, EU/IMF lenders to resume inspection after stress tests

(Reuters) - Greece's EU and IMF lenders are leaving Athens after the first round of talks on a crucial bailout review and will return after the results of European bank stress tests are announced, Greek officials said on Tuesday.

ECB's readiness to act again doesn't mean it should do so now: Weidmann

(Reuters) - The European Central Bank has moved toward a "quantitative easing philosophy" but should not automatically use its remaining policy tools right away, Governing Council member Jens Weidmann said.