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Piero Cipollone: The new energy shock: economic scenarios and policy implications

The desk argues that the ongoing energy crisis, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, poses significant risks to the euro area's economic stability and inflation targets. Per the full note [source], the ECB's Piero Cipollone highlights that the recent surge in energy prices, driven by the war in Iran and the closure of the Hormuz Strait, could undermine the euro area's recovery and inflation trajectory. Current inflation rates have already risen to 3%, with energy prices contributing a substantial 10.9% increase. Ahead of the upcoming CPI data release on June 2, traders should be vigilant about how these developments may influence ECB policy decisions.