ECB policymakers are in consensus to extend QE at lower volumes - RTRS

Dhwani Mehta FXStreet

Reuters out with more details from the sources familiar with the ECB QE taper discussions:

ECB policymakers are in consensus to extend asset purchases at lower volumes in October meeting, views converge on 9 month extension

ECB policymakers still debate size of asset buys, see them between 25 bln and 40 bln euros per month

ECBs biggest debate in October will be whether to make asset purchase programme open ended or close ended

ECB's Draghi is seeking broadest possible consensus in October 26 decision

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Residing in Mumbai (India), Dhwani is a Senior Analyst and Manager of the Asian session at FXStreet. She has over 10 years of experience in analyzing and covering the global financial markets, with specialization in Forex and commodities markets.

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