Headwinds continue to obscure Europe's improving economic backdrop

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In Europe, the European Central Bank (ECB) remains the dominant driver for yields. This year, it has been willing to extend the pace of quantitative easing (QE), add other instruments to the eligible pool, and signal new stimulus should it be warranted.

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