ECB's Kocher says it is important to watch for second-round effects

Newsquawk StaffPublished 24 Mar 2026, 10:57 UTC

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The comments from ECB's Kocher emphasize the need to monitor second-round effects, which may indicate rising inflationary pressures that could influence policy decisions. This highlights a potential shift towards a more hawkish stance as the ECB may need to act to curb inflation, impacting both fixed income markets and the Euro's strength. Traders should be alert to how these remarks might affect rate expectations and cross-asset relationships.

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