ECB’s Lagarde: We’re not overly concerned about export of inflation to Europe

• We’re confident inflation will be at target over the course of 2025
• We’ll see if the early stages of this year will deliver a reduction in services inflation
• We don’t see ourselves as being behind the curve
• Euro exchange rate will be of interest, may have consequences
• Gradual moves in rates come to mind at the moment

Her remarks are consistent in teeing up rate cuts for January and also for March next as well. Expect this to be reiterated at the press conference following the policy decision next week. EUR/USD remains marginally lower on the day, down 0.15% to 1.0413 currently.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.