ECB to drain cash in offset to new yield-capping scheme – Reuters
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is said to bring back 'sterilization' in the fight against fragmentation, as a new scheme at its July policy meeting, Reuters reports, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
Key takeaways
The ECB will likely drain cash from the banking system to offset any bond purchases made to cap borrowing costs for indebted euro zone states.
The ECB could hold auctions so banks can park cash at the central bank for a more favorable interest rate, which may up to the refinancing operation rate.
Market reaction
EUR/USD is unfazed by the above report, currently trading at 1.0574, down 0.09% so far.
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