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ECB stokes expectations again... this time it must meet them

The ECB signalled firmly today that further policy loosening is imminent. While we are wary of putting too much faith in its communications after last month’s disappointment, there are good reasons to expect it to cut interest rates and accelerate its asset purchases in March.

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