ECB Set to Update Inflation Outlook in June, Lagarde Confirms
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- •Christine Lagarde stated on May 24 that the ECB will probably update its inflation outlook in the June policy meeting.
- •On May 26, Bank of France governor François Villeroy de Galhau said the ECB 'will do what is necessary' to control inflation.
- •Isabel Schnabel, ECB Executive Board member, told Reuters on May 26 that the ECB should raise rates in June.
- •The ECB has maintained its commitment to a 2% inflation target as confirmed by ECB Chief Economist Philip R. Lane on May 27.
- •ECB officials have dismissed market speculation that a June rate hike is unnecessary, reinforcing expectations of tighter policy.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the ECB revises its inflation outlook upward in June the ECB is likely to raise interest rates, increasing borrowing costs for businesses and consumers across the eurozone.
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Bondeurozone government bondsDownward Pressure
An ECB rate hike would push yields higher, lowering bond prices across eurozone debt markets.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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FINANCEInvesting.com - NewsECB committed to 2% inflation target, says MakhloufFINANCECNBC - World NewsECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBCFINANCEFinancial Times - WorldTop ECB policymakers lay groundwork for June rate riseFINANCEBloomberg - MarketsECB Should Hike Rates in June, Schnabel Tells Reuters