Search
00
GBAF Logo
trophy
Top StoriesInterviewsBusinessFinanceBankingTechnologyInvestingTradingVideosAwardsMagazinesHeadlinesTrends

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest news and updates from our team.

Global Banking & Finance Review®

Global Banking & Finance Review® - Subscribe to our newsletter

Company

    GBAF Logo
    • About Us
    • Profile
    • Privacy & Cookie Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Contact Us
    • Advertising
    • Submit Post
    • Latest News
    • Research Reports
    • Press Release
    • Awards▾
      • About the Awards
      • Awards TimeTable
      • Submit Nominations
      • Testimonials
      • Media Room
      • Award Winners
      • FAQ
    • Magazines▾
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 79
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 78
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 77
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 76
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 75
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 73
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 71
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 70
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 69
      • Global Banking & Finance Review Magazine Issue 66
    Top StoriesInterviewsBusinessFinanceBankingTechnologyInvestingTradingVideosAwardsMagazinesHeadlinesTrends

    Global Banking & Finance Review® is a leading financial portal and online magazine offering News, Analysis, Opinion, Reviews, Interviews & Videos from the world of Banking, Finance, Business, Trading, Technology, Investing, Brokerage, Foreign Exchange, Tax & Legal, Islamic Finance, Asset & Wealth Management.
    Copyright © 2010-2026 GBAF Publications Ltd - All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap | Tags | Developed By eCorpIT

    Editorial & Advertiser disclosure

    Global Banking & Finance Review® is an online platform offering news, analysis, and opinion on the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the banking and finance industry worldwide. The platform covers a diverse range of topics, including banking, insurance, investment, wealth management, fintech, and regulatory issues. The website publishes news, press releases, opinion and advertorials on various financial organizations, products and services which are commissioned from various Companies, Organizations, PR agencies, Bloggers etc. These commissioned articles are commercial in nature. This is not to be considered as financial advice and should be considered only for information purposes. It does not reflect the views or opinion of our website and is not to be considered an endorsement or a recommendation. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any information provided with respect to your individual or personal circumstances. Please seek Professional advice from a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. We link to various third-party websites, affiliate sales networks, and to our advertising partners websites. When you view or click on certain links available on our articles, our partners may compensate us for displaying the content to you or make a purchase or fill a form. This will not incur any additional charges to you. To make things simpler for you to identity or distinguish advertised or sponsored articles or links, you may consider all articles or links hosted on our site as a commercial article placement. We will not be responsible for any loss you may suffer as a result of any omission or inaccuracy on the website.

    Home > Finance > ECB must be mindful of downside risks to inflation, Rehn says
    Finance

    ECB must be mindful of downside risks to inflation, Rehn says

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on September 12, 2025

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 21, 2026

    ECB must be mindful of downside risks to inflation, Rehn says - Finance news and analysis from Global Banking & Finance Review
    Why waste money on news and opinion when you can access them for free?

    Take advantage of our newsletter subscription and stay informed on the go!

    Subscribe

    Tags:monetary policyEuropean Central Bank

    Quick Summary

    ECB's Olli Rehn warns of inflation risks from strong euro and energy prices, urging caution in monetary policy. Interest rates remain steady.

    Table of Contents

    • ECB's Inflation Concerns
    • Impact of Energy Prices
    • Interest Rate Decisions

    ECB Cautions on Inflation Risks Amid Strong Euro and Energy Prices

    ECB's Inflation Concerns

    HELSINKI (Reuters) -The European Central Bank must be mindful of downside risks to inflation that stem from cheaper energy and a stronger euro, Finnish central bank chief Olli Rehn said on Friday.

    Impact of Energy Prices

    "We need to avoid a situation where we deviate too much below or too much above our target," Rehn said.

    Interest Rate Decisions

    The ECB left interest rates unchanged on Thursday and maintained an upbeat view on growth and inflation, dampening expectations for any further cut in borrowing costs.

    (Reporting by Essi Lehto and Elviira Luoma, editing by Louise Rasmussen)

    Key Takeaways

    • •ECB is cautious about inflation risks due to energy prices.
    • •A stronger euro could impact inflation negatively.
    • •Interest rates remain unchanged by the ECB.
    • •Olli Rehn emphasizes balanced monetary policy.
    • •ECB maintains an optimistic view on growth.

    Frequently Asked Questions about ECB must be mindful of downside risks to inflation, Rehn says

    1What is inflation?

    Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.

    2What is monetary policy?

    Monetary policy refers to the actions taken by a central bank to control the money supply and interest rates to achieve economic objectives.

    3What is the European Central Bank?

    The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank for the euro and administers monetary policy within the Eurozone.

    More from Finance

    Explore more articles in the Finance category

    Image for Japan's Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election
    Japan's Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election
    Image for Rugby-Ford shines as England overwhelm dismal Wales
    Rugby-Ford shines as England overwhelm dismal Wales
    Image for Greenland foreign minister says US talks are positive but the outcome remains uncertain
    Greenland foreign minister says US talks are positive but the outcome remains uncertain
    Image for Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme
    Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme
    Image for Farmers report 'catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal
    Farmers report 'catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal
    Image for If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
    If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
    Image for Olympics-Biathlon-Winter Games bring tourism boost to biathlon hotbed of northern Italy
    Olympics-Biathlon-Winter Games bring tourism boost to biathlon hotbed of northern Italy
    Image for Analysis-Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty
    Analysis-Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty
    Image for NatWest closes in on $3.4 billion takeover of wealth manager Evelyn, Sky News reports
    NatWest closes in on $3.4 billion takeover of wealth manager Evelyn, Sky News reports
    Image for Stellantis-backed ACC drops plans for Italian, German gigafactories, union says
    Stellantis-backed ACC drops plans for Italian, German gigafactories, union says
    Image for US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
    US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
    Image for Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says
    Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says
    View All Finance Posts
    Previous Finance PostGerman inflation confirmed at 2.1% in August
    Next Finance PostUK economy makes weak start to second half of the year