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IPC Index — Mexico MarketBNY’s Head of Markets Macro Strategy Bob Savage reports that the Euro faces conflicting forces as ECB President Christine Lagarde warns of potential forceful tightening if energy-driven inflation persists, while growth risks rise. Market pricing reflects vigilance but no imminent move, with investors reassessing the balance between inflation control and fragile activity.
Lagarde signals conditional policy response
“ECB President Christine Lagarde has warned that the central bank will act decisively if the surge in energy costs from the Iran war risks triggering broader inflation, while stressing policy decisions will depend on clearer evidence of the shock’s size and persistence.”
“She said the central bank remains vigilant but is not yet ready to act, although it is prepared to adjust policy at any meeting if needed.”
“Lagarde outlined scenarios ranging from limited shocks requiring no response to persistent inflation requiring forceful tightening. ECB projections show inflation at 2.6% in the baseline scenario but up to 6.3% in a severe scenario.”
“At the same time, rising energy costs also threaten growth, increasing risks of stronger price pass-through and renewed inflation pressures.”
