ECB’s Draghi press conference - Live

Pablo Piovano FXStreet

The ECB meeting is due later today at 1145GMT, while the always-relevant press conference by President Mario Draghi is expected at 1230GMT.

Draghi’s press conference has gathered unusual attention as of late, as speculations of some sort of announcement regarding the current ECB’s QE programme have been replaced by expectations of a dovish message from the central bank, all in light of the recent and strong appreciation of the exchange rate.

Check the different views of several major banks regarding today's key event in the euro area.

EUR: Dancing to Mr. Draghi's tUne - ING

Analysts at the Dutch lender ING gives his opinions on the potential effects of today's meeting on the single currency.

ECB: Market focused on guidance - Westpac

Strategists at Westpac noted the ECB Council could shift its focus on the likeliness of 'taper' next year as well as forecasts for the euro bloc.

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Pablo Piovano

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Born and bred in Argentina, Pablo has been carrying on with his passion for FX markets and trading since his first college years.

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