ECB keeps rates steady, but tells citizens to spend: on inflation front, outlook is 'favorable,' Trichet says; 'it is time for you to invest'
Article Abstract:
The European Central Bank declined to cut interest rates despite slowing inflation, a strong euro, and significant political pressure. ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet acknowledged that rate cuts may occur in the future, but emphasized the importance of consumption and investment.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
ECB holds rates firm, risking ire of politicians
Article Abstract:
Politicians and economists are getting impatient with the European Central Bank's (ECB's) inaction in acting rapidly to improve the economy. Although a rate cut soon still seems likely, the politicians and economists are still upset.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
European Central Bank leans toward higher rates
Article Abstract:
The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates, that could increase the currently strong Euro against the lower dollar, to target inflation.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Sotheby's net falls 6%, hurt by Internet costs. Fashion trash talk is a big blog hit for the 'Fug Girls'. Sotheby's net drops 53%
- Abstracts: Allied Zurich looks with confidence to second half. Zurich's net may drop by up to 28%
- Abstracts: Alliance Unichem posts results below expectations. Net loss widened for full year after big write-down taken
- Abstracts: Re-engineering in Thailand. The morning after: time for preventive action. Odd sort of ownership
- Abstracts: Asean gets a lift from new leaders before summit. Japan's late play for Asean