Breaking News: The European Central Bank said it would step up purchases of bonds to stimulate the economy, but it didn't cut a key interest rate.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS The European Central Bank said it would step up purchases of bonds to stimulate the economy, but it didn't cut a key interest rate. Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:00 AM EST U.S. stock futures were sharply lower and European stocks plunged on Thursday as investors digested the consequences of President Trump’s 30-day travel ban on European visitors to the United States. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018