Deflation could undermine fiscal consolidation

Worries about euro-zone fiscal plans have centred mainly on governments’ overly optimistic forecasts for real GDP growth. But weaker inflation could also pose a problem for the region’s public finances, adding to concerns that many governments will struggle to meet their fiscal goals.

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