The economy seems to have picked up speed since the start of the year, and the ongoing spring wage negotiations will likely end with a sizeable increase in base pay. However, inflation has continued to moderate and may turn negative in the second quarter, jeopardising the Bank’s success in lifting expectations of future price rises. We therefore still think that policymakers will announce more easing next month to signal their determination to reach the 2% inflation target.
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