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ECB’s Rehn: Pace and scale of rate cuts will be decided meeting by meeting

European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Oli Rehn said in a speech on Tuesday that the “pace and scale of rate cuts will be decided meeting by meeting.”

Additional comments

Sees euro area inflation rate stabilizing at ECB 2% target during 2025.

The direction of monetary policy is clear, rate cuts have begun.

Our monetary policy stance is becoming less restrictive.

Draghi report is a necessary wake-up call to all Europeans about Europe's low growth.

Draghi report will provide a good basis for next commission work programme.

Market reaction

EUR/USD is defending 1.1100 following these comments, down 0.23% on the day, at the press time.

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Dhwani Mehta

Dhwani Mehta

FXStreet

Residing in Mumbai (India), Dhwani is a Senior Analyst and Manager of the Asian session at FXStreet. She has over 10 years of experience in analyzing and covering the global financial markets, with specialization in Forex and commodities markets.

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