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The euro traded near a two-month low on Thursday despite approval of a key austerity package by Greece

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Last Updated : Jan 21 2013 | 5:46 PM IST

The euro traded near a two-month low on Thursday despite approval of a key austerity package by Greece, though activity was light before a key European Central Bank policy decision.

The ECB is widely expected to leave interest rates on hold at its meeting later on Thursday but comments by President Mario Draghi on the weak outlook and gloomy forecasts from the European Commission have raised speculation it may signal more willingness to ease in future.

 

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First Published: Nov 08 2012 | 2:43 PM IST

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