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Dutch European Central Bank policymaker Olaf Sleijpen said that a repeat of the 2022 inflation shock is less likely but cannot be entirely excluded.
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Olaf Sleijpen
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Dutch European Central Bank policymaker Olaf Sleijpen said that a repeat of the 2022 inflation shock is less likely but cannot be entirely excluded.
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:10:56 GMT · 3h 14m ago
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The key issue for monetary policy is the risk of second-round effects, and a peace deal between the United States and Iran has pushed down oil prices and market expectations.
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A senior European Central Bank official indicated that while a significant inflation surge similar to 2022 is improbable, the possibility still exists. This assessment offers a nuanced view on near-term European economic stability, factoring in global geopolitical developments such as the US-Iran peace deal's effect on oil prices.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading3h 14m agoDutch European Central Bank policymaker Olaf Sleijpen said that a repeat of the 2022 inflation shock is less likely but cannot be entirely excluded.
- Economics3h 55m agoECB officials stated this week that Europe will have to contend with the energy price shock for months despite the tentative U.S.-Iran agreement because the Middle East conflict hiked energy prices that have started to feed into core inflation.Open article
- Economics3h 55m agoECB officials stated this week that Europe will have to contend with the energy price shock for months despite the tentative U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Open article