Since when? Since Mr. “One Needle in my Compass” retired? Don’t tell the Germans…

  • Sees recession in euro region during parts of 2012
  • 3-year LTRO not the new normal of ECB policy
  • SMP is not quantitative easing
  • Must fight inflation and deflation alike
  • ECB can support growth as long as there are no price risks

Sounds like the ECB is turning into a branch of the Federal Reserve…