Brussels, 14/01/2010 (Agence Europe) - The European Central Bank (ECB) has maintained the status quo in key euro area interest rates, with the main refinancing operations rate remaining at 1.00% and the marginal lending facility and deposit facility rates at 1.75% and 0.25% respectively. This expected decision was taken unanimously according to ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet. He opined that current rates were at an “appropriate” level. Following the Governing Board meeting on Thursday...