Brussels, 18/09/2001 (Agence Europe) - As pointed out yesterday, the European Central Bank has lowered its rates in a concerted gesture with the US Federal Reserve, in order to reduce the risks of recession following the attacks perpetrated on the United States. We give below the full text of the press release announcing this decision: "Following the terrorist attacks on the US, uncertainty about the US and the world economy has increased. The Federal Open Market Committee has reacted by...