There is a multiplicity of reasons why the ECB has eased again and by so much, ... Critically the euro zone fundamentals have been crying out for lower rates for quite some time, with growth momentum slowing in the EMU area, Germany close to a double dip recession and inflation set to slow dramatically next year.
- David BrownThe best you can say is that the German economy remains in dire straits and under duress and as far as what it means for policy... it`s a beacon call to the ECB to cut rates,
- David BrownThey need to do what we should have done and put a plan in place. It`s a challenge for (chief executive) David Collier and the ECB.
- David DaviesWhat worries me for Europe is the monetary policy of European authorities. (The ECB) might slow growth in Europe by these rather unjustified increases in interest rates.
- Anne HawleyThe overall PMI shows we are still in rate cut territory. But the PMI has been below this (current) level and the ECB has not cut rates, so this survey on its own will add little to the chance of a rate cut.
- Anthony CasertaThis survey is indicating that the move in (ECB) rates might be earlier rather than later.
- Anthony CasertaThis survey is indicating that the move in (ECB) rates might be earlier rather than later,
- Anthony CasertaIt is an evolving situation and we will do whatever the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) tells us.
- Arthur AlbieroThere`s a gradual feeling that the ECB is closer to raising rates than first thought,
- Augie Ojeda