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ECB VP Warns of Economic Uncertainty Amid Geopolitical Tensions

3/17/2025

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ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos noted heightened global economic uncertainty, surpassing pandemic levels, due to US protectionist policies.
He remains optimistic that inflation will soon hit the 2% target, despite weak Eurozone consumer demand.
Rising real wages and easing inflation are encouraging, yet consumer spending is cautious amid geopolitical tensions.
De Guindos recognized increased European defense spending as beneficial but cautioned about its uncertain economic effects.

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ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos noted heightened global economic uncertainty, surpassing pandemic levels, due to US protectionist policies.
He remains optimistic that inflation will soon hit the 2% target, despite weak Eurozone consumer demand.
Rising real wages and easing inflation are encouraging, yet consumer spending is cautious amid geopolitical tensions.
De Guindos recognized increased European defense spending as beneficial but cautioned about its uncertain economic effects.