If the ECB was to cut rates, it would mark its first reduction since July last year.

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If the ECB was to cut rates in a bid to boost sentiment, it would mark its first reduction since July last year.

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In addition to the job cuts the bank is also lowering compensation, targeting around 35% of net income which would mark a further reduction from 2011 (42%) and 2012 (38%).

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