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MNI BRIEF: ECB Lagarde Sees Inflation Higher For Longer

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Inflation across the eurozone will likely stay higher for longer than initially expected before declining through 2022, European Central Bank President said Thursday, although she said overall risks to the economy remain broadly balanced, but that the continuing recovery was dependent on the course of the pandemic and the vaccination programs.

Addressing forward guidance, Lagarde said inflation was still seen below target in the medium term.

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