EUNICE.IO – In a firm declaration aligned with the European Central Bank’s monetary strategies, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, the French central bank governor, emphasized that recent tensions in the Middle East should not derail the planned cuts to interest rates starting this June. Speaking confidently about the ECB’s roadmap, Villeroy highlighted that, irrespective of external disturbances, the goal remains to taper inflation to 2% by the targeted 2025.
During his discourse, Villeroy pointed out that despite the geopolitical unrest, there has not been a significant spike in oil prices which could have warranted a reconsideration of the planned fiscal measures. He elucidated that any potential shocks to price levels would necessitate a careful evaluation to determine if they are merely short-term fluctuations or if they have the potential to cause long-standing inflationary pressures.
Steadfast on Monetary Easing
The ECB’s communication last Thursday was clear, signaling an upcoming rate cut next month, though there was less consensus on the extent of subsequent reductions necessary to buoy the economy. While volatility in energy prices and geopolitical strife pose inflationary risks, these have not been deemed sufficient to halt the progress on reducing inflation rates.
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