Where did you go to university? master thesis in accounting and finance So, those rates are going to stay there for “some while” are they. Is that a new legal term? “Draghi said there was no discussion of the ECB adopting an economic threshold as a trigger.” That way they can just do what ever they want when ever they want. I just adore that they are being so transparent. At least the ECB is telling you ahead of time what is going to happen. They will jack up the interest rate as soon as people get more money in their pocket and take it from them. They will loan you money to get you on your feet, so they can harvest your work product if you become successful.