The European Central Bank gave its strongest indication to date on Thursday (26 March) that it is ready to step in and help European businesses that are struggling from a shortage of credit and are unable to get bank loans to finance their activities.
ECB Vice-president Lucas Papademos said the bank was actively considering a programme to start buying European corporate debt in a bid to get the market flowing again.
"It may be warranted that the central bank purchases private se...
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