The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after figure

In Europe, where inflation has cooled sharply, the economy is weak and could use a boost. The area is vulnerable to the conflicts around it.

Policymakers who set interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro have lowered rates in back-to-back meetings for the first time since 2011.