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ECB Holds Rates Steady Despite Global Challenges, Uncertain Outlook

The European Central Bank on Thursday left interest rates unchanged for a fifth policy session in a row, as expected, despite concerns over a challenging global economy that is pressured by the ongoing trade wars and geopolitical conflicts.

The Governing Council, led by ECB President Christine Lagarde, held the benchmark interest rate - the deposit rate, steady at 2 percent. The refinancing rate was retained at 2.15 percent and the marginal lending rate at 2.40 percent.

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by Jyotsna V

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