Moody's: ECB Rate Cut Does Little for Economic Growth

Politics ♦ Published: December 5, 2013; 15:17 ♦ (Vindobona)

ECB rate cut to a record low 0.25% will likely do little to support economic growth, according to Moody's Analytics.

Moody's: ECB Rate Cut Does Little for Economic Growth / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The euro zones recovery weakened in the three months to September. Economic growth slowed to 0.1% q/q, from 0.3% in the second quarter. The outcome was in line with the preliminary estimate. The main driver was stronger imports. In year-ago terms, the region's economy shrank 0.4%, after it contracted 0.6% in the three months to June. The euro zones recovery will be modest and gradual,…