A giant Euro symbol in front of Frankfurt's Eurotower, which houses the European Central Bank

Sun Jul 20, 12:19 AM

              File photo shows a giant Euro symbol in front of Frankfurt's Eurotower, which houses the European Central Bank (ECB). The European Central Bank is trying to convince people in the eurozone that taking a tough stand on inflation will get them through lean economic times, arguing that long-term gains warrant short-term pain.
              Photo:John Macdougall/AFP

File photo shows a giant Euro symbol in front of Frankfurt's Eurotower, which houses the European Central Bank (ECB). The European Central Bank is trying to convince people in the eurozone that taking a tough stand on inflation will get them through lean economic times, arguing that long-term gains warrant short-term pain. Photo:John Macdougall/AFP