News Wrap: European Central Bank Buys Bonds to Down Rates
Clip: 8/2/2012 | 3m 5s
News Wrap: European Central Bank Buys Bonds to Bring Down Borrowing Rates
In other news Thursday, the European Central Bank's Mario Draghi announced a plan to purchase government bonds in hope that it will drive down borrowing costs for distressed countries. Also, the U.S. House voted in favor of a Republican drought bill to help livestock producers.
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News Wrap: European Central Bank Buys Bonds to Down Rates
Clip: 8/2/2012 | 3m 5s
In other news Thursday, the European Central Bank's Mario Draghi announced a plan to purchase government bonds in hope that it will drive down borrowing costs for distressed countries. Also, the U.S. House voted in favor of a Republican drought bill to help livestock producers.
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