European Central Bank announces another 500 billion euros in stimulus
The bank could add a half-trillion euros to its existing bond purchases
Stepped-up restrictions in Europe will hit global GDP
Despite government stimulus, European stocks have been slow to recover
The jobless rate rose for a fifth straight month in August
Economists say the stimulus figure is weighty enough to impress international investors
Member nations are struggling to protect healthcare systems, businesses and jobs amid pandemic
The fund is listed on the Deutsche Boerse XETRA exchange in Germany
ECB head Christine Lagarde said recent economic indicators point to some stabilization
ECB cuts rates and pledges to restart bond-buying program