Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) must keep all options open regarding interest rate decisions due to high economic uncertainty, as stated by Joachim Nagel, a member of the ECB's governing council and the head of the German central bank [1] - Nagel emphasized that committing to a specific interest rate path or ruling out future actions would be unwise, highlighting the need for caution and data-driven decisions at each meeting [1] - With inflation having returned to the target level of 2% and the eurozone economy showing resilience against external challenges, ECB officials suggest that the series of rate cuts may be nearing an end, although some officials remain open to further easing [1] Group 2 - Concerns have been raised by several policymakers, including the head of the French central bank, about inflation potentially remaining below the ECB's 2% target, especially with a stronger euro [2] - The ECB's latest forecasts indicate that consumer price growth will remain below 2% for the next 18 months, with a return to the target level expected only by 2027 [2] - Nagel noted that while current inflation is around 2%, there is cautious optimism about maintaining this level in the medium term, despite ongoing high service sector inflation [2] Group 3 - Nagel reiterated that large-scale asset purchases should always be an absolute exception due to the risks they pose to the central bank's balance sheet [3] - Although ECB policymakers retain all tools, including quantitative easing, for future use, there is no clear indication of the conditions under which these tools would be employed [3] - Future use of quantitative easing may be approached with greater caution due to potential consequences such as central bank losses and asset bubbles [3]
欧洲央行管委：经济不确定性高企 不应承诺也不应排除进一步降息
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-07-09 13:32