ECB Gilroy speaks in New York

He adds:

  • ECB forecasts assume 2H rebound as headwinds fay
  • first-half growth was much weaker than forecast
  • inflation to recover gradually after slipping in 2019
  • the ECB is committing to maintaining ample stimulus for as long as necessary to reach its inflation target
  • France is less exposed to the global downturn than its peers
  • The Brexit delay is wise and welcome
  • ECB conviced the impact on negative rates is still positive

The EURUSD is little changed as it waffles in a narrow trading range.

EURUSD moved below a trend lne but is waffling in a narrow trading range