Krista Hughes

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Position: Chief ECB Correspondent

I report on the European Central Bank and the euro-zone economy. Before moving to Frankfurt, Germany, where I've lived since 2004, I worked in Australia covering the economy and national politics for local news agency AAP.

Articles

German banks could face 90 bln eur more in write-downs-Buba November 25, 12:00pm EST

FRANKFURT, Nov 25 (Reuters) - German banks face up to 90 billion euros ($134.2 billion) more in write-downs over the next year, the Bundesbank said on Wednesday, warning that the financial and economic crisis was far from over. Full Article

Buba: should return to variable-rate ECB refis in time

Trichet warns banks risk addiction to support

UPDATE 2-Euro zone officials back Bernanke on strong dollar

ECB warns countries risk losing budget credibility

WRAPUP 2-ECB warns countries risk losing budget credibility

Blog Posts

Walking, talking ECB leading indicator

German Bundesbank President Axel Weber is gaining a reputation as a leading indicator for the European Central Bank. Full Article

Central bankers come out on top in cost-benefit analysis

Bankers worried about losing their bonuses might be well advised to consider a cost-benefit analysis of the contribution of their public sector colleagues. Full Article | Comments [4]

Calculators please, gentlemen

Central bankers in the euro zone will have to get out their dictionaries and calculators to work out how often they are entitled to vote on European Central Bank decisions under a complicated new voting ... Full Article

ECB happy with liquidity flood, but is it in greater good?

ECB rides to banks' rescue with cash flood | Comments [1]

ECB nears zero interest rates -- by stealth

ECB has to cut rates to stop jump in real borrowing costs

Trichet says spend, spend, spend