ECB survey sees euro-zone inflation jump before returning near target
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 4
ECB survey sees euro-zone inflation jump before returning near target
7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 4
Professional forecasters expect average inflation of 2.7% in 2026, then 2.1% in 2027 and 2% in 2028.
The latest quarterly survey sharply raised this year's outlook from 1.8% in the previous round, while still indicating the rise should prove temporary.
Respondents also projected slightly weaker economic growth than before, suggesting a softer expansion even as price pressures move back towards the ECB's 2% goal.
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