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Trichet bullish on euro zone economic prospects

Economic growth in the 12 countries that share the euro is set to become more broad-based and gather momentum in the coming year, according to a bullish statement by European Central Bank (ECB) President Jean-Claude Trichet.

Speaking to journalists after the monthly meeting of the ECB - at which interest rates were, as markets expected, left on hold at two percent for the 15th consecutive month - Mr Trichet said, "the information which has become available in recent months indicates th...

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