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ECB Flags Inflation Risks from Strong Euro, Energy Prices
European Central Bank (ECB) officials have highlighted concerns about the euro's recent strength, which could harm exporters by reducing their competitiveness and potentially exert downward pressure on inflation. Inflation in the eurozone has aligned near the ECB's 2% target, but uncertainty remains due to factors such as fluctuations in energy prices, geopolitical tensions including U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump, and frequent supply disruptions. ECB members, including Olli Rehn and Gediminas Simkus, expressed worries about a prolonged period of inflation undershooting the 2% goal and the potential negative effects on consumer price expectations and economic growth. The ECB has lowered interest rates to support the economy amid these challenges, with a likely pause in rate changes at the upcoming July meeting given current neutral monetary policy conditions. Additionally, ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the importance of scenario analysis to better communicate the wide range of possible inflation outcomes to the public, especially in an environment of heightened uncertainty. Overall, ECB officials remain cautious about the outlook for inflation and economic growth, balancing risks from both upside and downside shocks.

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