Headline: ECB’s Müller Says Inflation Near 2% Target, but Caution Still Warranted
Key Takeaways
The European Central Bank sees inflation hovering close to its 2% target for the foreseeable future, according to Governing Council member Madis Müller. While acknowledging the progress on disinflation, he stressed that policymakers must remain vigilant as they assess incoming data and the broader economic backdrop.
Müller’s comments suggest the eurozone’s price pressures are moderating in line with the ECB’s objective, keeping the door open to a steady policy stance while officials confirm the durability of the trend. A sustained return to target is critical for shaping the path of interest rates, and the ECB is likely to remain data-driven as it weighs wage dynamics, services inflation, and energy costs.
Separately, ECB policymaker Robert Holzmann Kocher warned that geopolitical and economic risks are at their highest levels in years, even as current conditions appear broadly stable. The combination of near-target inflation and elevated uncertainty argues for a cautious approach to monetary policy in the euro area, balancing price stability with financial and economic resilience.
Key Points – ECB’s Madis Müller says inflation is likely to stay close to the 2% target for the foreseeable future. – Policymakers will remain vigilant and data-dependent before adjusting the monetary policy stance. – Robert Holzmann Kocher highlights unusually high geopolitical and economic risks. – Despite risks, officials note the eurozone is currently “in a good place.” – Interest-rate decisions will hinge on sustained progress in inflation, wage growth, and services prices.
