ECB’s Stournaras is on the wires saying:
- It is too early to discuss pausing cuts
- ECB should keep cutting rates until reached 2%
- ECB rates are definitely too restrictive.
The comments are in contrast to Schnabel and Nagel:
- ECB’s Schnabel delivered hawkish remarks, suggesting that current financing conditions are unlikely to be significantly restraining consumption and investment. She noted that the inflation process has likely changed structurally and that the natural rate of interest in the eurozone has risen appreciably over the past two years, implying a higher-for-longer rate stance.
- ECB’s Nagel emphasized a cautious approach to monetary policy, stating that rate cuts should not be rushed and should be taken one step at a time. While acknowledging an encouraging inflation outlook, he warned that persistent core and services inflation still require vigilance. He also dismissed the need for public speculation on the future rate path.
This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.
