Policymakers cite need to maintain a level playing field with U.S. banks
Credit conditions expected to improve, but risks abound, S&P says
Uptake likely to be limited, cushioning impact on banks
Expectations for economic and income growth were lower in an ECB survey
Effects of high rates to weigh further on economy, financial sector
Big project needed to galvanize creation of single capital market
Rate cuts to start materializing by mid-year
Short-term expectations increase, long-term view unchanged
The forecast for core inflation was also revised downward in the latest ECB survey
Policymakers move from digital currency design to preparation