ECB's Villeroy says downside risks are probably more significant; the ECB has no FX target
Villeroy’s comments suggest a more cautious tone from the ECB, indicating that downside risks to the economy are being increasingly acknowledged.
Swedish Inflation Rate YoY Prel (Jan) Y/Y 0.4% vs. Exp. 0.6% (Prev. 0.3%)
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ECB's Villeroy says downside risks are probably more significant; the ECB has no FX target
French President Macron to visit Japan at the end of March, via Nikkei
ECB's Escriva says there is always room for changes in monetary policy; inflation is at target and expectations are anchored
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This could imply that monetary policy might remain accommodative for a longer period, potentially influencing EUR values and bond markets as traders reassess interest rate expectations.
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