Saturday, May 1, 2010

ECB takes aim at quick-draw rating agencies


ECB takes aim at quick-draw rating agencies

BERLIN/VIENNA (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers slapped ratings agency Standard & Poor's on the wrist on Friday, accusing it of being too hasty to downgrade Greek debt as they took aim at critics of a rescue package. At the same time, central bankers dismissed speculation they may re-arm their arsenal of stimulus measures after sovereign debt rating downgrades fuelled concerns about possible default.

source: iii.co.uk

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