Euro Zone Inflation Fails to Meet ECB Expectations, Warns Bundesbank Chief
Euro Zone Inflation Remains Stubborn
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation is still not as low as the European Central Bank (ECB) desires, leading to a call for sufficiently high interest rates to address ongoing price pressures, according to Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel. This reiteration of the ECB's stance comes as inflation metrics continue to disappoint.
Market Speculations and Future Rate Cuts
The ECB cut rates for the second time this year on Thursday, with market speculation centered on the timing of future adjustments. Many investors are betting on December for the next move, with some also considering an additional cut as early as October. Nagel, unlike some of his colleagues, has not closed the door on December; however, he acknowledges that hurdles towards achieving lower inflation remain significant.
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