Daily Agenda: Bank of England and ECB Hold Rates Steady; U.S. Jobless Claims Fall
There were no surprises from the BOE or ECB today even as Russia ratchets up tensions with fresh sanctions. U.S. jobless claims hit an eight-year low.
Andrew Barber
August 7, 2014
A euro sign sculpture is seen in front of the headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday, July 7, 2014. European Central Bank President Mario Draghi reiterated that he'll keep interest rates low as officials try to revive the region's economy with a new round of emergency measures. Photographer: Martin Leissl/Bloomberg
Martin Leissl
