This is near the lower end of a range that ECB economists consider neutral, which is neither stimulating nor restraining the economy. Commenting on the question, Lagarde said the ECB was trying to ...

which he heads. The ECB estimates the so-called neutral rate is around 2%.

Lagarde suggested during the press conference that ECB staff saw the level of the neutral rate between 1.75% and 2.5%. As much as the ECB tries to rightly point the finger at governments to use ...

ECB meets on Jan. 30 and rate cut is seen a done deal Markets see 4 moves in 2025 Policymakers back gradual easing towards neutral policy ... developments were in line with projections but the ...

“If the easing of inflation is confirmed in coming quarters as we forecast, it makes sense to go toward this neutral rate by next ... according to ECB estimates.” The remarks align Villeroy ...