The European Central Bank announced an unscheduled monetary policy meeting for Wednesday, at a time when bond yields are surging for many governments across the euro zone.
"They will have an ad hoc meeting to discuss current market conditions," a spokesperson for the central bank told CNBC.Stay informed during the severe weather season with our local news and weather app.
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