Mar 07, 2024 08:29 EST
The European Central Bank on Thursday held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting, even as policymakers noted the progress that has been made in their battle against high inflation.
Thousands of companies, concerned that Germany is facing a recession, are calling for an end to political infighting that has blocked a possible stimulus plan.
War, high interest rates and slowdowns in major trade partners are trimming tax revenue and forcing the government in Paris to scale back.
A shift in investors’ outlook for Japan has encouraged a flurry of cash into the country’s markets.
European Bank Keeps Its Rates At Record High