欧洲央行官员称利率已合适 但降息呼声暗流涌动

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) is at a critical juncture in monetary policy, with a consensus among members that the current deposit facility rate of 2% is appropriate, and the threshold for short-term adjustments is considered high [1][2] - ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated that inflation risks are balanced, and the eurozone's output is still expanding, with growth expected to recover after a slowdown [1][2] - There is a divergence in views among eurozone central bank governors, with some advocating for caution and others supporting a more accommodative stance to achieve inflation targets and support economic growth [2][3] Group 2 - The upcoming December meeting of the ECB is anticipated to provide clearer insights into economic forecasts, particularly regarding the impact of U.S. tariffs on the eurozone [2] - The ECB President Christine Lagarde's position is seen as a key variable in breaking the current policy deadlock, as she has not publicly commented on the balance of inflation risks [2][3] - A participant in a closed-door meeting indicated that while the 2% inflation target has been reached, the sustainability of this target remains uncertain and will be addressed in the December meeting [3]