Analysts divided over ECB rate cut with some calling for the Bank to go further

Another 25bps cut

Eve Maddock-Jones
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The European Central Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 25bps today (17 April) has divided experts, as some have welcomed the steady approach while others said it could be more aggressive in its policy.

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