ECB Researchers: Europe’s economy seen ‘far’ from stagflation scenario
|The European Central Bank (ECB) researchers said Wednesday in a report, the European economy is unlikely to witness a stagflation scenario similar to the one seen in the 1970s.
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While growth forecasts were cut and price expectations raised following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, economic activity is still seen increasing next year and inflation is expected to slow below 2% in the second half of 2023.”
“Current expert forecasts remain far from a stagflation scenario.”
“However, uncertainty has increased,” leading to a greater range of estimated outcomes.
“Some differences between the current situation and the 1970s “make it less likely that stagflation will develop now.”
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