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In case you missed it: Divergence and divisions

  • 22 June 2018

The split among Europe's central banks was brought into sharper focus this week, as the Bank of England and Norges Bank kept the door open to rate hikes while the Swiss National Bank stuck to its dovish stance, in line with the ECB. In the eurozone itself, finance ministers at least attempted a show of unity, though cracks appeared here, too

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