ECB policymaker Žigman says September decision will be based on data and projections
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Uncertainty remains high Impact of energy shock will only be seen in the coming months Intensity and duration of the shock are crucial ECB's goal is to ensure medium term inflation remains stable around 2% The decision will be made based on the data and projections we will receiv
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The desk believes that the European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to implement a rate hike in June, driven by the necessity to manage inflation expectations. Per the full note from investinglive.com, ECB policymaker Nagel emphasized that data will be pivotal in determining the central bank's decision, despite market pricing indicating an 88% probability of a rate hike. The desk notes that while inflation has spiked due to energy prices, economic activity is showing signs of slowing, which could temper the ECB's aggressive stance. Current market expectations suggest three rate hikes by year-end, reflecting a significant shift in trader positioning.