November 18, 2024 08:08 GMT
ECB: Nagel Focuses On the Inflationary Impact Of Trade Fragmentation
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Monday comments from Budesbank President Nagel appear more focused on the inflationary impact of trade fragmentation compared to when he spoke last week (Nov 13; "If the tariff plans are implemented, it could cost us [Germany] 1% of economic output,”).
- He notes that "central banks have all of the tools necessary to handle" a rise in fragmentation-related inflationary pressures.
- In fitting with his hawkish leanings: "a noticeable reduction in global integration would mean that it would have to set interest rates higher to keep inflation at bay".
- However, he concedes that "the magnitude [on inflation] seems minor" at present, limiting the overall hawkish readthrough.
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