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New inflation target set to bind ECB to ‘lower for longer’ strategy

Symmetric 2% target should allow council to boost APP purchases as Pepp is phased out, say analysts

European Central Bank, Frankfurt
European Central Bank, Frankfurt
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The European Central Bank’s (ECB) new 2% symmetric inflation target binds the institution to a policy of prolonged monetary stimulus, say analysts.

Observers point out that the higher inflation goal, with inflation expectations at just 1.4% in 2023, will require the ECB to keep the foot on the accelerator for years to come.

Additionally, the central bank’s review stated that when operating at the lower bound, “forceful or persistent” monetary action is warranted. This approach “may also imply

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