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EU tells banks to be flexible over loan losses rule during epidemic

European banks have the flexibility to avoid a huge rise in provisioning for non-payment of loans during the coronavirus outbreak, ...
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World markets rally as US agrees $2 trillion stimulus package

After earlier strong gains, European shares were mixed today after an enormous $2 trillion US stimulus package and evidence of moves ...
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Recession a possibility as a result of virus; Davy

Stockbroker Davy has said the Irish economy could contract in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In a ...
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Virus hit firms will be able to defer rates payments

Businesses most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak will be able to defer the payment of their commercial rates for three ...
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EU to suspend budget rules as ECB relaxes regulations

The European Commission has said the EU would suspend its strict rules on public deficits to allow governments to open ...
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European rout pauses as ECB stimulus measures calms recession panic

European shares edged higher from near-seven year lows today as another set of dramatic stimulus measures by the European Central ...
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Banks announce measures for customers and businesses impacted by Covid-19

The main banks are to introduce a range of measures to help those affected by the outbreak of coronavirus. They ...
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ECB announces €750bn bond purchase scheme amid Covid-19 crisis

The European Central Bank on Wednesday announced a surprise €750 billion scheme to purchase government and corporate bonds. It comes as it ...
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European exchanges pledge to stay open in face of coronavirus stampede

European exchanges have vowed to stay open for business despite extreme volatility triggered by the coronavirus epidemic and four countries ...
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