ECB Must Stay ‘Completely Open' on Future Policy, Villeroy Says
Speaking after markets began to price out the likelihood of a final cut in borrowing costs this cycle, the French central bank chief said it's 'important to remain completely open' about future monetary-policy decisions.
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