ECB’s Lane says further monetary policy easing is likely

Philip Lane is the Chief Economist and a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB).

• European economy still recovering from the pandemic
• ECB baseline for Europe is a recovery
• Expects consumption to improve in 2025
• More easing from the Bank is likely

Lane speaking as part of a “policy dialogue” at the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2025, being held in Hong Kong.

Dr Olli Rehn, Governor Bank of Finland, is also speaking, on the same panel:

• Europe must not get caught off guard by a trade war
• EU should not take hits because of tariffs

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.