ECB Vigilant on Second-Round Inflation Effects
Key takeaways
- Outgoing ECB Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau stated no second-round effects from energy cost spikes have been seen yet in the euro area but the bank remains extremely vigilant on rising inflation expectations.
- Another ECB policymaker, Yiannis Stournaras, indicated more restrictive monetary policy may be needed if inflation overshoots the target significantly.
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The European Central Bank is watching closely to see if high energy prices lead to lasting higher inflation. If they do, the bank might raise interest rates more, which could make borrowing costlier for people and businesses.
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