Odaily Planet Daily News According to the Wall Street Journal, the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged, but still left the door open for further rate cuts this year. The ECB cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points last month, widening the policy gap with the Federal Reserve. Investors are currently betting that both central banks may cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September, and may cut interest rates once more before the end of the year. At present, analysts believe that there is no urgency for either the United States or Europe to cut interest rates sharply because the labor markets in both parties remain strong. Officials are weighing the risks of cutting interest rates too early and the risks of cutting interest rates too late. ECB President Christine Lagarde will hold a press conference at 20:45 Beijing time, which may provide new clues, but analysts expect Lagarde to not provide clear guidance given the uncertainty of inflation and economic growth paths. (Jinshi)