5 Nov 2015
Softer inflation due to strengthening EUR, lower oil – ECB Economic Bulletin
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The ECB economic bulletin released for the third quarter 2015 highlights the underlying factors behind the loss of inflation momentum in the Euro zone, while noting that the region’s economic recovery is proceeding.
Key Highlights:
‘Despite less supportive external environment, Euro area economic recovery is proceeding’
‘Some of the loss of inflation momentum can be attributed to strengthening in Euro, further fall in Oil prices’
‘Growth in import prices remains strong, but indicators of domestic pipeline pressures for underlying inflation signal continued weakness ahead’
‘Renewed increase in Oil price volatility linked to concerns over the strength of Chinese growth’
Key Highlights:
‘Despite less supportive external environment, Euro area economic recovery is proceeding’
‘Some of the loss of inflation momentum can be attributed to strengthening in Euro, further fall in Oil prices’
‘Growth in import prices remains strong, but indicators of domestic pipeline pressures for underlying inflation signal continued weakness ahead’
‘Renewed increase in Oil price volatility linked to concerns over the strength of Chinese growth’