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MNI BRIEF: Could Be Time To Revisit ECB Language - Rehn

With inflation around target, it could be time for ECB statement language to be adapted, Rehn says.

MNI (LONDON) -  With disinflation on track and headline inflation stabilising at the 2% target, it could be time for the ECB to discuss its statement language of returning inflation to target in a timely fashion and policy remaining  restrictive, Governing Council member lOlli Rehn said Tuesday.

Rehn said communications for a central bank needed to remain consistent, at least until the circunstances changed.

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MNI (LONDON) -  With disinflation on track and headline inflation stabilising at the 2% target, it could be time for the ECB to discuss its statement language of returning inflation to target in a timely fashion and policy remaining  restrictive, Governing Council member lOlli Rehn said Tuesday.

Rehn said communications for a central bank needed to remain consistent, at least until the circunstances changed.

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