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by Ashraf Laidi
Posted: Feb 20, 2010 5:00
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Posted: Feb 20, 2010 5:00
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The Euro extended the advance from earlier this week to reach a high of 1.3824, but the short-term correction may taper off in the days ahead as the fundamental outlook for Europe deteriorates. Indeed, the European Union saw a risk that the economy may come close to stand-still towards the end of the year, and lowered its forecast for inflation as the balance of risk remains tilted to the downside. The statement reinforced the cautious tone held by the European Central Bank and there seems to be an increased reliance on the ECB to address the risks for the region as the ongoing turmoil within the financial system bears down on the real economy. In response, ECB board member Ewald Nowotny encouraged the EU to quickly strengthen the European Financial Stability Facility, and went onto say that the central bank may have to reconsider its bond purchases should policy makers fail to broaden the scope of the bailout fun