Gloomy new economic data and dovish shift in global monetary policy spark rally in Bunds

Vast German manufacturing industry shrinks at quickest pace in more than six and a half years

Survey shows compliance with Basel III standards that were set to promote stability

Potential collision course with Berlin over plans for Deutsche-Commerzbank tie-up

Proposals leave bank without powers to repel crises and violate its independence, say officials

Draghi was bold in rescuing the eurozone, but will successor have firepower to fight a slowdown?

Decline is worse than forecast as economic gloom of eurozone powerhouse intensifies

Cheap loans and rate outlook put Draghi in camp of central bankers making monetary U-turn

Central bank is unlikely to do an about-turn just yet on bond-buying

Central bank likely to cut growth forecast but additional measures are not expected

Weekly euro auctions are part of plan to ensure financial system functions smoothly

Deal boosts hopes that consumer spending could buoy growth

Richer exporting countries such as Germany and Netherlands most exposed to downturn

Up to 2,000 financiers are expected to relocate from London to the German city by 2020

Central bank chief says EU membership confers sovereignty through leverage over world

Largest eurozone economy shows GDP remained static in fourth quarter

Drop underlines woes for industry across the bloc

But the regulator’s toughened stance since the crisis has sparked irritation among some

Klaas Knot’s shift in position underlines steep deterioration in eurozone sentiment

Eurozone financial supervisor will analyse lenders’ vulnerability to an ‘extreme shock’