European Central Bank (ECB) board member François Villeroy de Galhaud has made it clear that the possibility of a rate cut by the ECB depends on whether inflation expectations are firmly anchored at target levels. Use the bank's 2%. In his recent statement, Villeroy emphasized the importance of a data-driven approach to policy-making and signaled a move away from predetermined data-based policies.
Villeroy's comments came at a time when some investors were expecting a rate cut as early as March or April. However, the central bank took a more cautious stance, saying it should not be in a hurry to cut interest rates. This cautious stance is in line with the ECB's broader strategy to contain inflation without hurting economic growth.
The recent rise in inflation to 2.9% in December was due to technical factors such as the base effect from previous energy prices, which had a large impact on inflation. General distribution. It is important to note that the ECB's current deposit rate is 4%, and this level is already part of the ECB's toolkit for dealing with inflationary pressures.
Villeroy's emphasis on stable inflation expectations is an important indicator of the ECB's commitment to its price stability mandate. Given the latest inflation data, the ECB appears to be maintaining a cautious and reactive approach to monetary policy in the face of economic uncertainty.