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ECB raises benchmark rate to 1.25%

It's no big surprise - the European Central Bank did raise its benchmark rate to 1.25%. Was it the right move to make? And what impact will it have on countries such as Portugal and Greece? Find out more with our business editor Stéphane Marchand.

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