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The European Central Bank will meet on June 11 to set interest rates, with the market anticipating a 97% chance of a 25-basis point hike from 2% to 2.25%. This potential hike could strengthen the euro, however, the strength of the gain will likely be curtailed if the Middle Eastern conflict persists.
— last modified 23 March 2010 The Commission has adopted a recommendation on the legal tender of the euro banknotes and coins, a legal concept which has concrete implications for…
— last modified 02 October 2009 The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) strives to improve the economic wellbeing of the citizens of the European Union…
— last modified 02 October 2009 The European Commission’s DG ECFIN oversees programmes which provide access to finance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The day-to-day management of these activities…
— last modified 02 October 2009 The euro is a key global currency which has an important role in international financial markets. It is used widely by third-country governments and…
— last modified 02 October 2009 In addition to cutting costs and risk, the European Union’s single currency benefits business by encouraging investments and bringing more certainty to business planning…
— last modified 20 March 2014 All EU Member States form part of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), which can be described as an advanced stage of economic integration based…
