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ECB Official Urges Caution on Interest Rate Hikes Amid Rising Energy Costs

A top European Central Bank official, Christodoulos Patsalides, is advocating for restraint in raising interest rates due to surging energy costs. Despite euro zone inflation potentially exceeding the two percent target this month, Patsalides maintains that theres no clear evidence yet of inflation becoming entrenched.

Markets anticipate three rate increases this year, possibly starting in April or June, but Patsalides emphasizes the need for concrete evidence that inflation is affecting core measures, not just a temporary surge. He notes that long-term inflation expectations remain stable and current conditions differ from past shocks, thanks to higher rates, a softer job market, tighter budgets, and less pent-up demand. However, he warns of potential hotter inflation if old habits resurface.

The ECBs next meeting is scheduled for April 30th, with fresh projections to guide the path ahead as they monitor the data closely.

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