The national industrial data released this week suggest that euro-zone production rose in August. But this looks like a blip not a turning point. With growth set to slow and inflation remain subdued, we think the ECB will be forced to loosen policy again next year. And the account of September’s ECB meeting, released on Thursday, supported our view that the Bank will opt to cut interest rates and increase its corporate bond buying.
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