ECB's Lagarde says we continue to expect inflation to stabilise at the 2% target in the medium term, will continue to follow data-dependent and meeting-by-meeting approach
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ECB's Lagarde says we continue to expect inflation to stabilise at the 2% target in the medium term, will continue to follow data-dependent and meeting-by-meeting approach.
What it means
Lagarde's remarks indicate a persistent commitment to the ECB's 2% inflation target, suggesting a cautious yet adaptable policy stance. This data-dependent approach implies that future rate decisions will hinge on incoming economic indicators, allowing for potential adjustments based on evolving conditions. Traders should consider the implications for Eurozone interest rates and their effect on euro performance and broader market sentiment.
Sources
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Contained, but a bearish skew, across fixed income into the UK Budget and FOMC
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Antipodeans diverge as AUD saw strong CPI and NZD slumped on a surprise RBNZ hold, DXY awaits the Fed
- RBNZ Governor Breman says agreed tighter policy will likely be required, conditional on the economy, adds committee discussed decline in NZD, which if sustained could add to imported inflation
- Australian CPI (Sep MM) 0.8% vs. Exp. 0.7% (Prev. 0.4%)
- Australian CPI (Sep YY) 3.9% vs. Exp. 4.2% (Prev. 4.0%)
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