ECB decision: Interest rates cut to nearly 2-year low — and more easing likely

The European Central Bank on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying it expects inflation to fall back to its target later in the year and signaling that further easing is likely in coming months.

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ECB warns of ‘headwinds’ to Eurozone economy as it cuts rate to 2.75%

Move comes after Fed keeps borrowing costs on hold
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ECB warns of ‘headwinds’ to Eurozone economy as it cuts rate to 2.75%

Move comes after Fed keeps borrowing costs on hold
Financial Times - 5h
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On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will make its first interest rate decision since President Trump took office. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to ...
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How low will UK interest rates go?

There is more room for the Bank of England to loosen monetary policy than the market expects
Financial Times - 3d
FirstFT: Dollar hits 2-year high as interest rate assumptions change

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ECB’s chief economist warns of too-low inflation if rates stay high

Philip Lane points to dangers of borrowing costs that remain ‘too high for too long’
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Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn

Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’
Financial Times - Jan. 5

ECB decision: Interest rates cut to nearly 2-year low — and more easing likely

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ECB warns of ‘headwinds’ to Eurozone economy as it cuts rate to 2.75%

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