ECB Draghi's press conference Q&A now underway 8 March

  • says missing statement sentence was first introduced in 2016 so all in context
  • does not signal change in expectations or reaction function
  • decision to remove was unanimous
  • little discussion over other possible changes

Draghi's tempering tones helping to push euro a little lower again. EURUSD 1.2417 after failing at 1.2450 again.

Watch the Q&A live here

Meanwhile you can read all the introductory statement here