Policymakers concluded that risks to the inflation outlook are tilted to the upside - ECB accounts
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Inflation expectations currently remained well anchored for the medium-term But high short-term inflation expectations had continued to persist since the outbreak of the war Against this background, members concluded that the risks to the inflation outlook were to the upside The
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4 itemsAll members viewed risks to inflation outlook as being to the upside - ECB accounts
ECB April meeting account notes that upside risks to inflation had intensified
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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.
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