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ECB's Stournaras says ECB would react to a second round of price effects, should conflict in the Middle East be protracted then ECB March baseline scenario is at risk

The comments from ECB's Stournaras underscore the central bank's readiness to adjust its monetary policy outlook in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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  • Longer war may mean baseline no longer holds and makes stagflation more likely
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A protracted conflict could jeopardize the current baseline scenario, increasing the risk of stagflation, which may prompt a more dovish stance from the ECB. Traders should watch for potential shifts in rate expectations and their impact on the euro and fixed income markets.

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