ECB’s New Forecasts to Show Inflation Above 3% in 2024

The European Central Bank’s new economic estimates will show an inflation forecast for 2024 above 3%, according to a person familiar with the prediction.

(Bloomberg) — The European Central Bank’s new economic estimates will show an inflation forecast for 2024 above 3%, according to a person familiar with the prediction.

  • The ECB’s June forecast saw 3% for 2024
  • ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Aug. 31 that new inflation projections would be “similar to what we had in June”
  • An ECB spokesperson declined to comment
  • The new forecast was previously reported by Reuters
  • ECB’s two-day policy meeting starts Wednesday, rate decision due Thursday at 2:15 p.m. in Frankfurt
  • Read more: ECB Suspense Intensifies With Officials Split Over Rate Decision

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