European Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again
The bank cuts rates from 2.75% to 2.5% but faces pressures from threatened US tariffs and plans to boost military funding.
European Central Bank cuts interest rates for sixth time, citing the 'disinflation process'
The European Central Bank's Governing Council said Thursday it had decided to lower three key interest rates by a quarter point. The bank cited the "disinflation process" in making the decision.
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Inflation in Europe eased to 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering borrowing costs.
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ECB cuts rates for sixth time in face of economic upheaval
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the sixth time in nine months on Thursday, sticking to its easing plan in the face of economic upheaval from an unfolding trade war and new plans to boost Europe's military spending.
Defense Spending Won’t Necessarily Slow ECB Rate Cuts, Rehn Says
A ramp-up in defense spending doesn’t have to lead to slower interest-rate reductions by the European Central Bank, according to Governing Council member Olli Rehn.
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates Marking Sixth Cut In 9 Months
The European Central Bank on Thursday cut interest rates as expected and acknowledged that monetary policy is becoming "meaningfully less restrictive."
U.S. to Lose Growth Lead Over Europe, Central Banks to Follow
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Hellenic Bank reduces loan rates after ECB rate cut
Hellenic Bank on Tuesday announced that the reference rate for loans linked to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) base rate will be reduced by 0.25 per cent, from 2.90 per cent to 2.65 per cent, effective from March 12,
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