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The ECB's rate cut is a surprising, but good move
- Publishing date
- 08 November 2013
- Authors
- Guntram B. Wolff
Bruegel's Director Guntram Wolff discusses the rate cut announced by the European Central Bank and says it's surprising, but a good move.
- Theme
- Macroeconomic policies Global economy and trade European governance Banking and capital markets
- Language
- English
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