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ECB’s Guindos: The regulator is close to achieving inflation target


05/22/2025


Luis de Guindos, the Deputy President of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated that the Eurozone is nearing its inflation target due to reduced energy costs and the stronger euro.



Sanziana Perju
Sanziana Perju
“The disinflationary trend is continuing,” he stated during an interview with Bloomberg TV. “Sooner or later, we will achieve a level that aligns with our definition of a sustainable target stability.” 

In April, consumer prices in the Eurozone increased by 2.2 percent on a year-over-year basis, unchanged from March. Simultaneously, omitting food and energy costs (CPI Core index), inflation in April rose to 2.7% year-on-year, up from 2.4% the previous month. 

The European Commission states that inflation in the Eurozone is projected to be 2.1% this year, dropping to 1.7% next year. 

In April, the ECB predictably reduced key interest rates by 25 basis points. Specifically, the main deposit rate is currently at 2.25%. The regulator's upcoming meeting is scheduled for 5 June.

source: bloomberg.com