- We are dependent on the data we receive
- There is a very high level of uncertainty
- Our response will depend on how the data evolves in the coming months
- Monetary policy has to adjust to these new structural features that may push inflation upwards
- As a general recommendation, fiscal policy has to be compatible with the process of monetary policy normalisation
- We will do whatever is necessary to bring inflation back to our 2% target over the medium term
- Full interview
There isn't anything in the remarks that we don't already know from the ECB. There's no chance of them fixing a terminal rate when they can't even provide clues on what they are going to do three months down the road. But at least for this month, a 75 bps rate hike looks to be the path especially after double-digits inflation in the region.