Central Bank chooses to keep Euro-zone rates steady
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has left interest rates steady, and did not nothing to indicate it would ease monetary policy in the near-future. Economic data in Europe continued to show mixed results, supporting the ECB's "wait-and-see" attitude.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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ECB leaves rates unchanged, defying market expectations
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has left interest rates unchanged, despite opposition from economists and politicians, cuts by other major central banks, and slowing growth.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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ECB holds rates steady, citing 'mixed' recovery: not waiting for relief, European firms pursue profound restructuring
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The European Central Bank declined to change rates for now but may cut rates in the future, as economic growth remains low but currency remains strong. Firms of all sizes, however, are following through with programs to reduce costs, spin off assets, and shift work to less expensive locations.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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