Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, is scheduled to deliver his remarks on the bank’s monetary policy decision in a press conference at 12:30 GMT.
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About ECB’s press conference
Following the ECB ´s economic policy decision, the ECB President gives a press conference regarding monetary policy. His comments may influence the volatility of EUR and determine a short-term positive or negative trend. His hawkish view is considered as positive, or bullish for the EUR, whereas his dovish view is considered as negative, or bearish.
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