Comments from the ECB leader:

  • Risks on the economic outlook remain on the downside
  • Current weakening in momentum may postpone somewhat more resumption in private investment
  • Risks to inflation outlook will require close monitoring
  • ECB health check and latest stimulus should lead to rebound in investment demand and growth
  • Eurozone recovery will resume, remain modest

These were unscheduled comments from Draghi. They touch on similar themes that he has spoken about recently but recognizes some of the downside risks.