OECD urges rate cut if euro-zone recovery shows signs of delay
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The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development's chief economist, Jean-Philippe Cotis, called on the European Central Bank to be ready to lower interest rates. Cotis said the bank should lower interest rates if there is any sign of delay in the euro zone's economic recovery.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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In Europe, ECB feels pressure to cut rates to help spur growth
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The European Central Bank is experiencing pressure to lower interest rates to boost economic growth and decrease high unemployment. Also at issue is the rejection of the European Union's constitution by Netherlands and France. A European Union in crisis.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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