It's the central bank's first rate cut since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic
The rise in prices complicates the ECB's next decision on whether to cut interest rates
Bond issuance up, driven by accelerated refinancing
Germany, the leading European economy, remained in the dumps in the April-June quarter
Direct conflict joins slew of elections as ongoing threats to credit
Rate cuts typically lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards
Monthly price rise of 0.1% seen as adding to likelihood of a September rate cut
Scotia report offers reality check, calls for positive vision
The country released a 50-page roadmap and cut key interest rates Monday
Unemployment rising, but layoffs aren't, leaving room to cut rates