The ECB today confirmed its intention to normalise policy gradually, expressing very little concern about signs of an economic slowdown. Given growing risks and economic uncertainty, the first interest rate hike is still at least a year away. But the Bank’s emphasis on the recent modest pick-up in wage growth seems to support our view that it will ultimately raise rates somewhat faster than markets expect.
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