Weak data and strong(ish) euro ahead of ECB meeting

The latest data suggest that the euro-zone’s economic recovery is losing pace and price pressures are extremely weak. With some ECB policymakers also concerned by the appreciation of the euro, they will be keen to deliver a dovish message at next week’s press conference. But we expect them to stop short of loosening policy.

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