ECB April meeting account notes that upside risks to inflation had intensified
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Upside risks to inflation and downside risks to growth had intensified The economy had already been weakening, held back by persistent uncertainty Such weakness could persist well beyond the end of the conflict The energy price shock and associated supply disruption posed a dilem
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The desk interprets the ECB's decision to maintain interest rates amid rising inflation risks as a signal of cautious optimism, balancing the need for price stability with growth concerns. Per the full note [source], the ECB acknowledges intensified risks from the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has driven energy prices higher and could impact inflation and economic sentiment. With inflation expectations rising in the short term, the ECB's commitment to a data-dependent approach suggests that future rate decisions will be closely tied to incoming economic data. Upcoming CPI releases on June 2 will be critical for gauging inflation trends and the ECB's subsequent policy stance.