This paper studies the reaction of the mean and volatility of the euro-dollar exchange rate to statements of ECB … officials during the first years of EMU. We focus on statements on monetary policy and the (potential) strength of the euro. We …. In some cases there are effects of statements on the level of the euro-dollar rate. Efforts to 'talk up' the euro have …

In this paper we have applied two approaches to the study of the dollar real exchange rate in relation with the Euro … seven developed countries, four of them Euro-area members. Second, we aggregate the European variables and estimate a model … for the Euro-dollar real exchange rate using time series techniques. After identification and model selection, the same …

describe how asset encumbrance has evolved in euro area banks, focusing on country and business model aggregates. Second, we …

The ultimate object of research concerning the Euro is to answer the following questions: (#1) What is the equilibrium … trajectory of the nominal euro, measured as dollars/euro? (#2) To what extent has the equilibrium nominal euro been determined by … transitory factors in affecting the value of the euro? (#4) Is the euro currently undervalued, and by what criteria? Our …

Over recent years, several euro area countries have registered large and persistent net foreign liabilities. This paper …) programme countries and, to a lesser extent, the euro area countries in central and eastern Europe. The net foreign liabilities … external positions of the euro area debtor countries are relatively low at the current juncture, although the burden could …

euro area and for supervising all euro area banks in order to ensure their safety and soundness, some directly and some …

This paper presents an approach to a macroprudential stress test for the euro area banking system, comprising the 91 … largest euro area credit institutions across 19 countries. The approach involves modelling banks'reactions to changing …

, as well as specific aspects of this policy area in a monetary union such as the euro area. The ECB's responsibilities …