09/11/2001 (Agence Europe) - The Governor of the Bank of France, Jean-Claude Trichet, said last Friday that by deciding to cut its interest rates, the European Central Bank (ECB) had created the conditions for a rebound in the eurozone's economy at the time when the international economic environment was slowing down. The ECB Governing Council, he said, had thereby given a triple sign of confidence in the stability of the currency, price stability and also in terms of consumers and business. He added that the ECB's gesture also reflected the commitment of the eurozone Finance Ministers to respect the Stability and Growth Pacts that set limits on how far budget deficits are allowed to slip.