ECB: Growth outlook, projections and liquidity facility in focus – Danske Bank

Analysts at Danske Bank point out that tt's time for the long-awaited ECB meeting today and while no changes to interest rates are expected, the growth outlook and new staff projections alongside the discussion about a new liquidity facility will take centre stage.

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“Yesterday, sources close to the ECB revealed that growth and inflation projections would see an extensive downward revision. However, the ECB is still looking for a recovery during the year in line with our expectations and we do not expect new signals at the meeting, or an announcement on a liquidity facility (contrary to market consensus).”

“Watch out for a potential volatile and sharp intraday market reaction, as market expectations for the meeting are more dovish than ours.”