We expected a recovery driven by consumer spending However, that did not materialise It’s tough when the supposed backbone of the euro area economy i.e....
ECBs Cipollone: Policy rates remain our primary instrument for adjusting the monetary policy stance We should also consider the role played by quantitative tightening in...
Services and Core inflation are concerns. Rate cuts can’t replace economic strategy. March rate decision to depend on data. Harder to cut rates as we...
Services inflation remains the top concern A prudent approach to monetary policy is needed Meanwhile, ECB chief economist Lane is also out with some comments...
Inflation is almost reaching the target Economic fundamentals not significantly different from December projections Rate cuts are coherent with declining inflation picture No recession seen,...