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ECB's Schnabel: Inflation likely to top 2% for extended period

European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said that inflation is unlikely to return to target over the medium term, and therefore further tightening will be necessary, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

ECB's Schnabel: Inflation likely to top 2% for extended period

ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel indicated that inflation may remain above the 2% target for an extended period, necessitating further tightening of monetary policy, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The ECB must address second-round effects promptly. The market has grasped the ECB's reaction function effectively. The extent of tightening will depend on forthcoming data. The situation with natural gas is particularly concerning. The economy appears to be gaining momentum.

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