ECB’s Praet says EURUSD rate better reflects economic fundamentals than previously

Seems to have a bit further to travel lower on that basis then methinks

Peter Praet interviewed in Les Echos

  • divergence between US and Eurozone economies is now better reflected than before in EURUSD rate
  • ECB could take further interventions again in markets if needed
  • financial conditions started to improve in Eurozone
  • ECB not satisfied with workingd of Troika

EURUSD 1.1336 EURGBP 0.7456 EURJPY 132.88

Update:

  • inflation will take time to react to QE measures
  • banks have been a little late in granting loans to meet demand
  • QE programme has come at the right time
  • consumer spending showing signs of improvement thanks to structural reforms
Peter Praet- the only way is up ?

Peter Praet- the only way is up ?

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