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From the Floor: More easing from the ECB? — #SaxoStrats

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A new report out late Wednesday cited an unnamed European Central Bank official as saying that the bank is not planning any sudden stop of its asset-purchase programme, nor are rate hikes imminent. The news cratered euro, sending the currency on its largest tumble in five weeks.
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   • Release sees EUR tumble, German bunds soar
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