European stocks slip ahead of ECB decision, Credit Suisse drops on turnaround plans
Investors are awaiting the European Central Bank’s policy decision, due at 1215 GMT, with traders almost fully pricing in a 75 basis point rate hike to 0.75%. The bank is also likely to take the first steps in reducing its 8.8 trillion euro balance sheet, bloated by years of debt purchases and ultra cheap loans extended to banks.
