The European Central Bank said it would tighten its rating standards for the asset-backed securities that euro-area banks use as collateral when seeking liquidity from the central bank.
欧洲中央银行称,欧元区的银行在向中央银行获取流动资金时,将面临更加严格的对以资产为依托的证券作为附属担保品的评价标準。
The European Central Bank says it has avoided both inflation and deflation: Annual inflation in the 16-nation euro zone is running at about 1%.
欧洲央行说,已经避免了通货膨胀和通货紧缩:由16个国家组成的欧元区的年通货膨胀率约为1%。
The European Central Bank earlier this month raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years, which could deter some homebuyers who might scoff at the thought of higher borrowing costs.
欧洲央行本月早些时候提高了利率,这还是近三年来的首次。更高的借贷成本可能会让一些购房者望而却步。
The European Central Bank says the three-month loans will provide as many dollars as the banks need.
欧洲央行称,这次为期三个月的贷款操作将为银行提供他们所需的美元。