The ECB is losing the global currency race

Having succeeded in bringing the euro down sharply last year, the European Central Bank (ECB) has recently fallen behind in the race amongst global policymakers to weaken their currencies in order to boost growth and stave off deflation. Only very bold action can put it back at the front of the pack.

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