Economics

ECB Calls Time on Era of Ultra-Low Rates With Big Hike Possible

  • Net bond-buying under APP set to conclude in three weeks
  • Inflation outlook will determine path of borrowing costs
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The European Central Bank brought down the curtain on years of ultra-loose monetary policy, committing to a quarter-point increase in interest rates next month and signaling a bigger hike in the fall.