Mar 28, 09:03 PM

ECB's Villeroy Urges for Spring Start with 'Moderate' Rate Cut

The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering a rate cut as suggested by Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau. Villeroy emphasizes the need to address downside growth risks and balanced inflation risks by starting rate cuts. The exact timing of the first rate cut, whether in April or June, is deemed not crucial. Villeroy advocates for a moderate cut to be initiated in spring, independent of the U.S. Federal Reserve's schedule. The ECB aims to avoid a hard landing by taking out insurance through rate reductions.

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Reuters@Reuters
2 years ago
ECB likely to start with 'moderate' rate cut this spring, Villeroy says https://t.co/phZXNSOUYJ https://t.co/AuZK3vHaAM
Zoe Schneeweiss@ZSchneeweiss
2 years ago
ECB’s Villeroy flags economic risk of cutting rates too late https://t.co/mQceW3J2P4 via @WHorobin https://t.co/Skdlu64cdW
Bloomberg@business
2 years ago
The European Central Bank can’t ignore the economic risks of keeping interest rates high for too long and should begin cutting at one of its next two meetings, says Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau. https://t.co/jyyxj8C0wT

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