Draghi reiterating earlier comments, crossing the wires again

ECB’s Draghi:

  • Eurozone inflation expectations remain firmly anchored in line with ECB target
  • Reiterates ECB is ready to launch unconventional steps to deal with risks from too long a period of low inflation
  • Reiterates ECB does not exclude further rate cuts and that rates will stay low for a long time
  • Says will closely monitor impact on inflation from geopolitical risks, exchange rate developments