The European Central Bank cut interest rates by another 25 basis points, in line with expectations

The European Central Bank has lowered the deposit facility rate from 3.5% to 3.25%, in line with market expectations. At the same time, the main refinancing rate and the marginal lending rate were adjusted from 3.65% and 3.9% to 3.4% and 3.65%, respectively.

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