ECB Set to Update Inflation Outlook in June, Lagarde Confirms
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- •Christine Lagarde stated on May 24 that the ECB will likely update its inflation forecast in June.
- •Bank of France governor told CNBC on May 26 that the ECB 'will do what is necessary' to control inflation.
- •Isabel Schnabel told Reuters on May 26 that the ECB should hike rates at the June meeting.
- •ECB policymakers on May 26 dismissed the need to correct market speculation about a June rate increase.
- •The ECB's signals on May 26 suggest a June interest rate rise is being prepared.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the ECB raises interest rates in June borrowing costs will increase for businesses and consumers in the eurozone, potentially slowing economic growth but helping to reduce inflation.
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An ECB rate hike would raise yields on eurozone government bonds as investors demand higher returns amid tighter monetary policy.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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FINANCECNBC - 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 ReutersFINANCEBloomberg - MarketsECB Likely to Revise Its Inflation Outlook in June, Lagarde Says