FX Signals – ECB Inflation Risks Mount
Consumer prices in the 19-nation euro area fell more than economists forecast in September, keeping up pressure on the European Central Bank as it debates whether to add stimulus to support the recovery from the coronavirus recession.
The inflation rate came in at -0.3%, slightly below the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey. Core inflation fell to a record-low 0.2%.
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ECB President Christine Lagarde has flagged that prices in the region will decline in coming months, but said they should turn up again in early 2021.
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The ECB sees inflation averaging just 1.3% in 2022, far below its goal of just under 2%. It’s currently looking into adjusting this target as part of its strategic review.
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Some policy makers have started to prepare the ground for providing more support.
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ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos this week downplayed the prospect for imminent action however, saying there’s no need to take a decision immediately. If necessary, the central bank’s 1.35 trillion-euro ($1.58 trillion) emergency bond-purchase program could be recalibrated in the future, he said.
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Economists predict the program will be increased by 350 billion euros this year — most likely in December when new economic projections are announced.
Other recent data have been mixed.
FX Signals – ECB Inflation Risks Mount
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