ING Groep(US:ING) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-07 13:07Core Viewpoint - The European Central Bank (ECB) can afford to wait for more economic data before making its next move, as indicated by Bert Colijn from ING [1] Group 1: Inflation Trends - Eurozone inflation rate decreased from 2.1% in November to the target level of 2.0% in December [1] - Factors such as a stronger euro, low energy prices, and slowing wage growth suggest that price increases will continue to moderate in the coming months [1] - Despite recent increases in corporate price expectations for goods, inflation is not expected to fall significantly below 2% [1] Group 2: Future Economic Outlook - By late 2026, inflation may face upward pressure again due to expected moderate boosts from fiscal spending on economic growth [1] - The ECB has the capacity to wait for more signals regarding the direction of the economy and inflation before deciding on its next steps [1]