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ECB cuts interest rates by 25 bps, as expected
Investing.com – The European Central Bank cut interest rates at its meeting on Thursday, as widely expected, and signaled the likelihood of further easing in 2025 as the eurozone’s economy is struggling and inflation is nearly back at target. The ECB cut its benchmark deposit rate by 25 basis points to 3.0%, while the interest…


