ECB policymaker Panetta says ECB's goal is to keep inflation expectations firmly anchored, limiting second-round effects
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Inflation in Eurozone is currently hovering around 3% and is expected to remain above that level until early 2027 In considering future interest rate decisions, ECB's goal is to keep inflation expectations firmly anchored, limiting indirect and second-round effects of shocks Seve
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