Frankfurt, Germany, Feb 5, 2026 (AFP) - ECB warns of stronger euro impact, holds rates

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2026-02-05

The European Central Bank warned Thursday a stronger euro could push inflation down too far after recent gains in the single currency, but sought to downplay any immediate threat to the eurozone economy. As expected, the central bank for the 21-nation single-currency area kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at two percent, where it has been since June last year. ECB President Christine Lagarde stressed the eurozone economy, which has been pi......

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