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ECB Cuts Interest Rates Amid U.S. Economic Pressure from Trump

The ECB has cut interest rates to 2%, while Trump calls for the Fed to follow suit with a full percentage point reduction.


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The European Central Bank has cut its main interest rate to 2%, marking the eighth reduction since June 2024, to support the eurozone economy amid trade war concerns. This follows President Trump's call for the Federal Reserve to lower U.S. interest rates by a full percentage point, citing Europe's rate cuts. Trump's comments come after a mixed U.S. jobs report, showing slower job growth. The Fed is expected to maintain its current rates of 4.25% to 4.50% in its upcoming meetings, despite pressures from Trump and ongoing economic uncertainties.

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The articles discuss the European Central Bank's recent interest rate cuts amid economic challenges in the eurozone.

They highlight the balance between addressing inflation and the potential risks from global trade tensions.

Overall, the tone remains neutral, focusing on economic data rather than strong opinions or emotions.

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ECB president Christine Lagarde says she’s ‘determined’ to complete her term, after speculation of early exit to run WEF – business live
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"…The ECB has lowered its three key interest rates by a quarter of one percentage point, in line with market expectations, as it tries to support an economy that has been hurt by Donald Trump’s trade wars."

ECB cuts interest rates to 2% in effort to bolster flagging eurozone growth
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"…The ECB, making its eighth quarter-point cut in a year, said the 20-member currency bloc needed a reduction in the cost of borrowing as it reeled from the damage caused by Donald Trump’s trade wars."

Europe cuts interest rates as inflation drops below target | Business
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"…The widely anticipated move takes the ECB’s main rate to 2%, from 2.25% previously, and marks the eighth time the central bank has slashed borrowing costs since last June as inflation has tumbled from multi-decade highs."

Europe's central bank expected to lower interest rates as Trump's trade war threatens growth
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"…Lower inflation and concern that U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war will slow already modest growth have cleared the way for the European Central Bank to cut interest rates at Thursday's policy meeting."

ECB cuts rates as bets build on a summer pause
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"…The case for a pause rests on the premise that the short- and medium-term prospects for the currency bloc differ greatly and may require different policy responses."

Trump: 'Too Late' Powell Should 'Go for a Full Point' on Interest
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"…Policymakers, citing worry about Trump's tariffs, have signaled they may not change the rates for a few more months."

Trump: 'Too Late' Powell Should 'Go for a Full Point' on Interest
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"…Policymakers, citing worry about Trump's tariffs, have signaled they may not change the rates for a few more months."

Trump: 'Too Late' Powell Should 'Go for a Full Point' on Interest
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"…Policymakers, citing worry about Trump's tariffs, have signaled they may not change the rates for a few more months."

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