ECB won't cut deposit rate below zero: Poll

LONDON: The European Central Bank will not cut its deposit rate below zero in the next few months, even if some policymakers have talked openly about the possibility, says a firm majority of economists polled by Reuters.

ECB leaves key eurozone rate unchanged at 1%

The European Central Bank (ECB) has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1%.

Bernanke to testify on US economy and deficit

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will likely tell members of Congress on Thursday that the slowly improving economy may need more help from the Fed and that cutting the deficit too quickly could backfire.