• Should inflation stay low for too long ECB has necessary instruments to act
  • However the possible risks of long lasting low interest rate phase must be weighed
  • Acknowledges IMF recommendations on monetary policy and notes ECB is monitoring inflation developments closely
  • IMF/G20 meetings to address geopolitical uncertainties and their impact on global growth
  • Will also discuss normalisation of US mon pol and impact on global economy
  • Risks to world economy come from geopolitical developments and finance conditions in emerging markets

Comments from Reuters