ECB keeps policy, rate guidance unchanged - Reuters
ECB keeps policy, rate guidance unchanged - Reuters
The European Central Bank kept its policy unchanged as expected on Wednesday, maintaining interest rates at record lows and keeping its guidance for steady interest rates this year despite a sharp slowdown in economic growth.
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The investment seeks growth of capital over the long term.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in securities of European issuers and other investments that are tied economically to Europe. It normally invests primarily in common stocks and allocates investment across different European countries. The fund uses fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.