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Predictions for the European Economy: Gloomy Days Ahead

The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered the interest rates for bank deposits by 10 basis points to minus 0.5 percent. The ECB is hoping that the measure will encourage banks to lend out more, thereby stimulating the economy.  Negative interest rates In a negative interest rate policy, the banks in the region will have ...

Jack Roberts

The European Union's euro.