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Term of the Day: European Central Bank - ECB

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June 28, 2015
European Central Bank - ECB

The central bank responsible for the monetary system of the European Union (EU) and the euro currency. The bank was formed in Germany in June 1998 and works with the other national banks of each of the EU members to formulate monetary policy that helps maintain price stability in the European Union.

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The European Central Bank has been responsible for the monetary policy of the European Union since January 1, 1999, when the euro currency was...

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