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ECB wants to be neutral at this stage: Kumra

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TD Securities European and UK Rates Senior Strategist Pooja Kumra discusses the impact of Chinese overcapacity, tariffs and strong Euro on the ECB's outlook.

Breakdown
  • ECB officials are not alarmed by the strong euro and are focusing on positive economic impacts. 13s
  • The ECB is monitoring trade tensions, especially tariffs from the US and overcapacity from China, but remains neutral. 1m 13s
  • Inflationary risks are seen as limited unless the EU retaliates with tariffs. 2m 12s
  • Fiscal reforms in Germany are being observed for their potential impact on growth and inflation. 2m 39s
  • The ECB governing council is more unified than its US and UK counterparts, with decisions guided by data. 3m 12s
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