欧洲央行管委表示不排除再次降息

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) must retain all policy options due to significant economic uncertainty, with no pre-commitment or exclusion of further rate cuts [1][4] - Joachim Nagel, a member of the ECB's governing council, emphasized the need for caution in policy-making, highlighting the resilience of the economy against various adverse factors but acknowledging future uncertainties [1][4] - The ECB has cut rates eight times since June 2024, and the market expects the upcoming meeting on July 24 to maintain rates unchanged [1][4] Group 2 - Despite inflation being around the 2% target, concerns remain about the risk of long-term inflation rates falling below this target, with predictions indicating CPI data will remain below 2% for the next 18 months [3] - Nagel reiterated that the low inflation forecast for 2026 is primarily due to base effects rather than fundamental economic issues, expressing optimism about maintaining inflation around the target in the medium term [3] - The ECB's strategy evaluation indicates a commitment to act decisively when inflation is significantly above or below the target, while large-scale asset purchases should remain an absolute exception due to risks to the central bank's balance sheet [3]