ECB keeps key interest rates at record low, forecasts stronger economic growth in euro area

European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi (R) and Vice President Vitor Constancio attend a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, on Dec.14, 2017. The ECB Thursday decided to maintain the key interest rates for the euro area at present levels for an extended period of time, and well past the horizon of the net asset purchases. (Xinhua/Luo Huanhuan)