FRANKFURT, Germany: The European Central Bank (ECB) stands ready to cut interest rates and could re-start its bond purchase stimulus program if needed to help the economy, President Mario Draghi said on Tuesday.

Markets read the comments on Tuesday as a step toward more stimulus in coming months, sending the euro lower against the dollar.

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