ECB door remains open to QE despite doubts over impact


FRANKFURT/PARIS: The European Central Bank's drip-feed stimulus is taking it closer to large-scale government bond purchases with new money but its weapon of last resort may not be the silver bullet markets are hoping for.

After a policy meeting on Thursday, ECB President Mario Draghi said the ground was being prepared for "further measures to be implemented, if needed".

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