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MNI BRIEF: ECB’s Villeroy Sees Broad Agreement On Spring Cut

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Key question for ECB now is how fast to cut rates, says Bank of France Governor.

Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy said Tuesday there is very “broad agreement” in the ECB Governing Council for a rate cut in the spring, pointing out the season lasts until June 21.

Villeroy told newspaper Le Figaro the pace of rate cuts is now the “most important question” for the ECB.

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Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy said Tuesday there is very “broad agreement” in the ECB Governing Council for a rate cut in the spring, pointing out the season lasts until June 21.

Villeroy told newspaper Le Figaro the pace of rate cuts is now the “most important question” for the ECB.

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