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Everything points towards ECB rate cut in April, Stournaras says

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Posted on March 21, 2025

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· Last updated: March 21, 2025

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ECB Rate Cut Expected in April, Stournaras Predicts

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A European Central Bank rate cut in April is increasingly likely since inflation is slowing, wage growth is moderating and service price pressures are easing, Greek central bank chief Yannis Stournaras said.

"Everything points in the direction of a cut in April," Stournaras, one of the longest serving members of the ECB's Governing Council, told media outlet Econostream.

"But this is not April. It is still March. We have one month to go, so I cannot tell you that we're going to cut ... If it was today, I would be more certain that we're going to have a cut."

(Reporting by Balazs Koranyi; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Key Takeaways

  • ECB rate cut in April is increasingly likely.
  • Inflation is slowing in the Eurozone.
  • Wage growth is showing signs of moderation.
  • Service price pressures are easing.
  • Yannis Stournaras comments on potential rate cut.

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What is the main topic?
The article discusses the likelihood of an ECB rate cut in April due to slowing inflation and wage growth moderation.
Why is a rate cut likely?
A rate cut is likely because inflation is slowing, wage growth is moderating, and service price pressures are easing.
Who commented on the potential rate cut?
Yannis Stournaras, the Greek central bank chief, commented on the potential rate cut.

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