ECB slows pace of pandemic stimulus programme but insists no tapering

Industry reacts to central bank's decision

Pedro Gonçalves
clock • 5 min read

The European Central Bank is set to slow the monthly bond purchases under its crisis programme as the economic outlook improves.

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