European Central Bank

British  

noun

1.  ECB.  the central bank of the European Union, established in 1998 to oversee the process of European Monetary Union and subsequently to direct monetary policy within the countries using the euro

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Example Sentences

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde described recent events as a bigger wake-up call than the region has ever had, stressing the need for Europe to become more independent.

From Barron's

Some policymakers at the European Central Bank made the case for a further lowering of borrowing costs at the December meeting that ultimately left the key rate unchanged, according to an account published Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was previously German Business Editor, also overseeing coverage of the European Central Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal

Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has won the annual Charlemagne prize for promoting European unity, organisers said Saturday, as they warned that Europe needs to urgently boost its economy.

From Barron's

While the eurozone now boasts 21 nations all using the euro issued by the European Central Bank, there are more than three dozen different currencies in official use in the Americas.

From The Wall Street Journal