Definition: ECB stands for European Central Bank.
The ECB is the central bank for the countries of Europe. They control the monetary policy for the Euro Dollar. The main objective of the ECB is price stability, or controlling inflation. The central bank issues a monthly interest rate decision usually on the first Thursday of each month.
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By John Russell, About.com
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