ECB Official Signals Possible June Rate Hike to Maintain Credibility

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According to ECB policymaker Yannis Stournaras, on May 23, the European Central Bank may need to raise rates in June to preserve its credibility amid deteriorating inflation prospects. Stournaras stated that if the eurozone economy continues to face inflationary pressures without policy action, consumers will increasingly doubt whether policymakers' commitment to "taking action" is genuine. He noted that while rate hikes carry costs for employment and households, inaction coupled with eroding central bank credibility would create more serious problems. The policy path depends on developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations; if a peace agreement is reached, energy prices could fall sharply, potentially allowing rates to remain at current levels. However, without such an agreement, rates may need to rise further.
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