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- There are always circumstances for more policy but doesn't see timing for this to happen
- Mid-term inflation expectations still anchored and ECB will be watching any deviation from target
- Favours a steady hand ECB policy watching impact of of steps already taken
- Core inflation less divergent but still below goal
- Energy prices are a major factor in low inflation rate
- General ECB view is that inflation is not high enough
Of course the falling oil prices has added to the fall in inflation but the reality is that inflation was well on the slide before lower oil prices kicked in. It's a weak argument to use this late in the day.
If anything, there's the prospect of even lower inflation based on the recent slide in oil prices which is why the core number will become more important.
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