ECB holds key interest rate at 4%

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The European Central Bank has held interest rates, bringing an end to its unprecedented streak of 10 consecutive increases in borrowing costs amid rising concerns over eurozone growth.

The decision, announced after

, was expected by analysts in the wake of eurozone inflation more than…