"ECB Poised for Historic Rate Cut to Boost Eurozone Economy"
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The European Central Bank is set to cut borrowing costs for the euro area for the first time since 2019, ending a period of rapid rate hikes initiated after the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite higher-than-expected inflation in May, the ECB believes a rate cut is justified. However, further cuts seem unlikely in the near term due to persistent domestic inflation and concerns about moving too quickly. The divergence between ECB and U.S. Federal Reserve policies could impact the euro-dollar exchange rate and inflation.
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