Bank of England cuts key rate
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The Bank of England has announced that it will lower a key interest rate due to worldwide economic decline. Industry analysts, who have said that the Bank of England's cut in its base interest rate was attempting to head off a round of deflation with its action, called for lower interest rates to cope with the country's weak economy. The base interest rate in Continental Europe is only 3%.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1998
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German economy contracted in 2003
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The German economy slightly recedes in 2003 for the first time in a decade, and the outlook for 2004 is predicting only slight growth. Some analysts believe reunification is still impacting the country's financial condition.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Who's in charge at the ECB?
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The article discusses the membership of the European Central Bank (ECB) and which member is in charge of the bank. Although President Wim Duisenberg is the ECB's public persona, he does not appear to be in charge.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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