Bundesbanker sees 'room for a cut'
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In a radio interview, Mr Welteke, who is also a member of the Bundesbank central council, said: "The development of money supply and consumer prices and currency fluctuations will all influence the bank's decision on whether to cut rates. But there is room for a cut in rates."
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