Unchanged ECB rates heralds QE

The ECB left rates unchanged today, ahead of an expected announcement of a sovereign QE programme

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Risk of Greek euro exit has risen but is still small

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The State of the Union is significant for the overall policy agenda set by the president

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Swiss central bank's decision to de-peg the Swiss franc from the euro will burden the domestic economy

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The sudden drop in oil prices presents a further challenge to Iran's sanctions-battered economy

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Rising Swiss franc and Greek political risk threaten Central Europe's currencies but various factors should limit damage

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New IMF forecasts point to lacklustre growth in most developed countries, with the United States one of the few hotspots

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Syriza seems to have no 'Plan B' if debt renegotiation fails with largely centre-right and pro-austerity EU policymakers

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