ECB’s Panetta: Monetary policy approach in coming months must remain flexible, pragmatic

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  • ECB in a good position to carefully consider upcoming steps.
  • If downside growth risks strengthen disinflationary process, ECB should keep easing monetary policy.
  • Potential reduction in the global importance of US markets could create chances for others, including Europe.
  • Europe can benefit from reallocation of global portfolios but it must act.

Panetta is a dove so it’s not surprising him to place more focus on growth than inflation.

This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com.