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2026-05-29 16:35:21
[ECB's Panetta: Consumer Inflation Expectations Are Rising; June Decision Needs to Assess the Transmission of Energy Price Increases] ⑴ ECB President Panetta stated that medium-term inflation expectations remain firmly anchored to the inflation target. ⑵ Panetta noted that consumer inflation expectations are rising, and businesses have begun planning price increases. ⑶ Panetta indicated that the outlook appears to require a recalibration of the monetary policy stance. ⑷ Assessing the transmission of energy price increases is crucial for the June interest rate decision. ⑸ He stated that well-designed deals can improve the Italian market structure, and there is still room for new domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in Italy.
