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Policymakers at the European Central Bank (ECB) have cut interest rates, citing lower inflation and slowing economic growth as factors behind their decision to loosen monetary settings.The ECB’s governing council voted on Sept. 12 to lower the benchmark interest rate—known as the deposit facility rate—by 25 basis points, or a quarter of a percentage point.“Based on our updated assessment of the in