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ECB’s Klaas Knot Talks Oil Prices

Apr 18, 2024
European Central Bank Governing Council member Klaas Knot discusses the potential impact of energy prices on inflation in Europe. Topics include reacting to an oil price shock, exchange rate policies influencing inflation, and debunking the notion that high interest rates lead to inflation.
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  • Klaas Knot emphasizes impact of energy prices on European inflation over commodities volatility.
  • Data-driven strategies crucial for ECB's decision-making process amidst risks like oil price shocks.

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ECB Monetary Policy and Inflation Outlook

The podcast delves into the European Central Bank's monetary policy and inflation outlook, emphasizing a focus on disinflation and aiming to reach a 2% inflation target over the medium term. President Knot discusses factors affecting inflation projections, including wage growth, sluggish productivity, and labor market dynamics. The conversation highlights the ECB's data-dependent approach and potential risks such as oil price shocks and currency exchange rates in shaping future policy decisions.

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