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The European Central Bank, as stated by Governing Council member Joachim Nagel, will not intervene in government-bond-market fluctuations caused by political risks. Nagel emphasized that the ECB's focus is on monetary policy, and individual government bond movements are often reflective of political events in the country. While the ECB has a bond-buying program to address policy transmission issues, Nagel stated that it is not the role of monetary policy to bail out individual countries, as there are other instruments available for support. [Extracted from the article]

Euro-area inflation has exceeded the European Central Bank's 2% target, driven by energy base effects and elevated services costs. Despite this, ECB officials are expected to continue lowering interest rates in the coming months. While some policymakers advocate for rapid rate cuts to stimulate growth, others caution against hasty decisions due to persistent inflation in certain sectors and geopolitical uncertainties. The ECB's upcoming projections for growth and prices will play a crucial role in determining the extent of future policy loosening. [Extracted from the article]

Euro-area inflation has exceeded the European Central Bank's 2% target, driven by energy base effects and elevated services costs. Despite this, ECB officials are expected to continue lowering interest rates in the coming months. While some policymakers advocate for more aggressive rate cuts to stimulate growth, others caution against hasty decisions due to persistent inflation in certain sectors and geopolitical uncertainties. The ECB's upcoming projections for growth and prices will play a crucial role in shaping future policy decisions. [Extracted from the article]

Euro-area inflation has exceeded the European Central Bank's 2% target, driven by energy base effects and elevated services costs. Despite this, ECB officials are expected to continue lowering interest rates in the coming months. While some policymakers advocate for more aggressive rate cuts to stimulate growth, others caution against hasty decisions due to persistent inflation in certain sectors and geopolitical uncertainties. The ECB's upcoming projections for growth and prices will play a crucial role in shaping future policy decisions. [Extracted from the article]

Euro-area inflation has exceeded the European Central Bank's 2% target, but this is not expected to deter officials from continuing to lower interest rates. Consumer prices rose 2.3% in November, with services costs remaining high. While some policymakers advocate for rate cuts to stimulate growth, others caution against rushing further cuts due to inflation in the services sector and geopolitical uncertainties. The ECB's upcoming projections for growth and prices will play a crucial role in determining the extent of policy loosening. [Extracted from the article]

German inflation in November remained steady at 2.4%, below expectations, due to lower food costs offsetting energy price effects. This data supports the European Central Bank's potential interest rate cuts, with analysts predicting a 2.3% inflation rate for the euro zone. While some officials advocate for continuous rate cuts, others are more cautious, considering factors like sticky price pressures in the services sector and geopolitical risks. The Bundesbank anticipates inflation to remain slightly elevated into early 2025 before decreasing again. [Extracted from the article]

German inflation in November remained steady at 2.4%, below expectations, due to lower food costs offsetting energy price increases. This data supports the European Central Bank's potential interest rate cuts. While some officials advocate for continuous rate reductions, others caution against excessive easing, citing persistent price pressures in the services sector and geopolitical risks. The Bundesbank anticipates inflation to temporarily rise before decreasing in early 2025, with underlying inflation in Germany showing a slight increase. The ECB is closely monitoring services prices, particularly labor costs, to prevent second-round effects on inflation. [Extracted from the article]

The European Central Bank is advised by Governing Council member Klaas Knot to closely monitor supply shocks that impact prices, reacting promptly if inflation expectations are at risk of deviating significantly. Knot suggests that while temporary supply shocks can be overlooked if inflation expectations remain stable, a strong response is necessary if there is a threat of de-anchoring. The ECB is currently reviewing its monetary-policy strategy, with a focus on how to best address supply shocks that may occur more frequently in the future. Critics have pointed out the risks of disregarding such shocks, as seen in past instances where interest rates were adjusted too late in response to temporary inflation surges. [Extracted from the article]

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has advised the European Union to engage in negotiations with the US rather than resorting to immediate retaliation in response to potential trade tariffs. She emphasized the importance of dialogue over a "pure retaliation strategy" to avoid a harmful tit-for-tat process. Lagarde warned against the negative impacts of a full-blown trade war, stating that it could lead to a global reduction in GDP. US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats were highlighted as a concern, with Lagarde suggesting that a collaborative approach would be more beneficial than escalating tensions. [Extracted from the article]

The European Central Bank's Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel warns against cutting interest rates too far, as borrowing costs are already at a level that may not restrain the economy. She suggests a gradual approach to monetary policy easing to avoid moving rates below the neutral threshold, estimated at 2% to 3%. Schnabel's comments have led to a debate on how the ECB should respond to economic challenges, with differing views on the appropriate level of rate cuts and concerns about global uncertainty, including potential trade tariffs under Donald Trump's administration. [Extracted from the article]

The European Central Bank's Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel warns against cutting interest rates too far, as borrowing costs are already at a level that does not restrain the economy. She cautions that easing too much could backfire and squander valuable policy space. Schnabel believes the neutral rate is between 2% to 3%, and she expects inflation to reach 2% next year, despite some concerns about the euro-zone economy. The debate over monetary policy is intensifying, with differing views on the appropriate level of rate cuts and the potential impact of global uncertainty, including trade tariffs under Donald Trump's administration. [Extracted from the article]

The European Central Bank's Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel warns against cutting interest rates too far, as they are already near a level that may not benefit the economy. She suggests a gradual approach to monetary policy to avoid moving rates below the neutral threshold, estimated at 2% to 3%. Schnabel's cautious stance contrasts with more dovish officials and highlights the ongoing debate within the ECB about how to respond to economic challenges and inflation. [Extracted from the article]

European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos stated that more interest rate cuts are likely if inflation forecasts are met. The trajectory of these cuts will depend on inflation evolution, with the next ECB policy meeting expected to bring a reduction in the deposit rate. Various European policymakers, including Guindos, highlighted the need for a less restrictive monetary policy stance due to the weak economic outlook in the eurozone. Concerns were also raised about the potential impact of Donald Trump's re-election and trade tariffs on the global economy. [Extracted from the article]

European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos predicts more interest rate cuts if inflation forecasts hold, with the next ECB policy meeting likely to bring a reduction in the deposit rate. Other officials, including ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane and Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel, advocate for an open-minded approach to borrowing costs. The outlook for the euro-zone economy remains weak, with concerns about the potential impact of Donald Trump's re-election and trade tariffs on the global economy. Policymakers emphasize the need to keep monetary policy less restrictive to support inflation targets and economic growth. [Extracted from the article]

European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos stated that more interest rate cuts are likely if inflation forecasts remain consistent. The trajectory of future cuts will be based on inflation trends, with the next ECB policy meeting expected to bring a reduction in the deposit rate. Guindos emphasized the importance of maintaining a less restrictive monetary policy stance due to the weak economic outlook in the euro-zone. Additionally, concerns were raised about the potential impact of trade tariffs following Donald Trump's re-election. [Extracted from the article]

European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos stated that more interest rate cuts are likely if inflation forecasts remain consistent. The trajectory of future cuts will be based on inflation trends, with the next ECB policy meeting expected to bring a reduction in the deposit rate. Guindos emphasized the importance of keeping monetary policy less restrictive due to the euro-zone economy's weak outlook and potential risks from global trade tensions, including the possibility of a trade war. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the European Central Bank's approach to interest rate cuts in response to inflation nearing the 2% target. Governing Council member Joachim Nagel emphasizes the need for caution and gradual monetary policy adjustments due to lingering risks in the consumer-price outlook. Despite expectations of another rate reduction, policymakers are monitoring data and projections before making a decision. Nagel also highlights potential risks from factors such as wage growth, core inflation, and trade policy changes by the new US administration. [Extracted from the article]

The German business outlook remains subdued following the collapse of the government and concerns over trade tariffs after Donald Trump's re-election. The Ifo institute's expectations gauge and current conditions measure both fell, leading to an overall index decline. The economy is facing challenges from political turmoil, struggling industries, and potential impacts from Trump's policies, with a prediction of possible contraction in 2025. There are calls for policy changes, including loosening borrowing limits and addressing workforce shortages, to stimulate growth. [Extracted from the article]