ECB's Villeroy: Totally justified to keep accommodative policy for now
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The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and Bank of France Head Francois Villeroy de Galhau said that it is “totally justified to keep an accommodative monetary policy for now.”
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“See the mid-point of its forecast horizon for 2% inflation target coming in around 12-18 months.”
“Will look again at the ECB’s asset purchase programme this autumn. “
“We will keep the PEPP programme.”
“There was a large majority around ECB president Lagarde’s views yesterday.”
Market reaction
EUR/USD is testing lows on the ECB policymaker’s dovish comments. The spot is now trading at 1.1765, modestly lower on the day.
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