11 Jun 2019
ECB's Kazimir: Not at a point where more policy tools need to be used
European Central Bank Governing Council member and Slovak central bank chief Peter Kazimir recently crossed the wires arguing that the bank is not at a point where more policy tools need to be used and added that they will await hard data on the economy before making a decision.
Key quotes (via Reuters)
- ECB is confident it has tools to achieve its target and latest decisions prove its willingness to act.
- Does not see a recession or deflation ahead but ECB far from its inflation target.
- FXx rate plays a role in policy and ECB considers it in its decisions.