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The ECB Podcast

President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 7 March 2024

Mar 7, 2024
President Lagarde discusses the ECB's decision to maintain interest rates, aiming for future growth and 2% inflation. They cover economic performance, price expectations, risks, and financial conditions. Analysis includes economic activity, inflation, employment trends, risks, and interest rate decisions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maintaining key interest rates due to declining inflation and revised growth projections.
  • Policy recommendations include rolling back energy-related support measures and strengthening global policies for productivity.

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ECB Interest Rates and Inflation Projections

The governing council of the ECB decided to maintain the key interest rates, citing a decline in inflation and revised projections. Projections show inflation averaging 2.3% in 2024, with a downward trend expected. Despite high domestic price pressures, economic growth projections have been revised down for 2024, with a gradual recovery anticipated in the following years.

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