Euro Hits December Highs as ECB Downplays Policy Pivot

The European Central Bank left its monetary policy firmly on hold today, offering a change in neither the key benchmark interest rate nor the deposit facility rate.

Hollande's popularity at new low as he grapples with French economy: poll

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande's popularity rating has fallen to its lowest level since he came to power, a poll found on Wednesday, a day before he is due to address the nation to ask for patience as he attempts to revive the economy.