Italy credit downgrade may undermine Euro zone

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Italy's credit rating has been downgraded by Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings because the economy is underperforming. Italy posted no financial growth last year compared with an average of 1.3 percent for other European countries. The low economic performance may negatively effect the rate of the Euro currency.

Italy, Economic aspects, Economic indicators, Rankings

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Euro zone may take break on rates: after next expected rise, ECB could follow the Fed and stay at 'neutral' level

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The European Central Bank is considering keeping interest rates at a neutral level, following the lead of the United States Federal Reserve Board. The European Central Bank has raised rates 5 times in the past 10 months.

United States, Strategy & planning, Planning, United States. Federal Reserve Board, Company business planning

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European Central Bank raises key rate

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The European Central Bank has raised interest rates to 3.75%, and has expressed confidence in Europe's continued strong economic growth. More key rate increases may follow within the year.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Interest Rates, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis

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