ECB's Simkus says EUR/USD level does not imply any policy direction; the current ECB stance fits the current situation very well

• Inflation is at target and growth is better, which makes "near-term decisions rather clear".
• Need to be agile, stick to a meeting-by-meeting and data-dependent approach.

Simkus’ comments suggest that the current EUR/USD level does not signal a shift in ECB policy, which may lead traders to interpret that existing monetary policy is suitable given the prevailing inflation and growth metrics. His insistence on a data-dependent, agile approach indicates that the ECB is prepared for potential adjustments based on economic developments, but for now, they see no cause for immediate changes. This could contribute to stabilizing expectations around the euro and influence cross-asset flows, particularly in fixed income and FX markets.