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Economics48m ago

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
What
Dutch European Central Bank policymaker Olaf Sleijpen said that a repeat of the 2022 inflation shock is less likely but cannot be entirely excluded.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:10:56 GMT · 48m ago
Where
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Why
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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  1. Currently Reading48m ago
    Dutch European Central Bank policymaker Olaf Sleijpen said that a repeat of the 2022 inflation shock is less likely but cannot be entirely excluded.
  2. Economics1h 29m ago
    ECB 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.
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  3. Economics1h 29m ago
    ECB 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.
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