European stock markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, reacting to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to hold interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive session. Investors and analysts eagerly awaited ECB President Christine Lagarde’s press conference for clues on future monetary policy adjustments. During the event, Lagarde hinted at the possibility of a rate […]
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