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From AP News | 2009-07-02 17:43:28
A look at economic developments and stock market activity around the world Thursday: ___ LUXEMBOURG — The European Central Bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1 percent, holding steady as it waits to see if a recent massive infusion of credit into the banking system will help loosen up lending to consumers and businesses in the euro zone. Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said the ECB was pleased by the demand for its record euro442 billion ($623 ...
ECB keeps interest rate at 1 pct »
From AP News | 2009-07-02 16:48:29
The European Central Bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1 percent Thursday, preferring to wait and see if its "spectacular" infusion of credit into the banking system will loosen lending to consumers and businesses in the euro zone's struggling economy. Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said the ECB was pleased by the demand for its record euro442 billion ($623 billion) in 12-month credits to banks last week, but wouldn't comment ...
WHERE TO FIND THE HIGHEST YIELDS »
From BusinessWeek | 2009-06-25 16:01:49
WHERE TO FIND THE HIGHEST YIELDS
As the U.S. enters its sixth month with a target short-term interest rate of 0% to 0.25%, Treasury yields remain near historic lows. But longer-term U.S. government bond yields now top those in Europe. In many emerging markets, short-term rates are higher (page 56).
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From AP News | 2009-06-24 20:16:38
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