ECB’s Weber:

  • Double dip recession very unlikely in euro zone, outlook fairly benign
  • Not yet time to exit stimulus measures, but must develop credible exit framework now
  • Fairly sure euro zone monetary policy will manage orderly exit from current policies
  • Risks to price stability not present at policy-relevant horizon
  • Deflationary fears have all but disappeared in recent months
  • Forecast risks still high, no reason to be overly optimistic as recovery fragile
  • Financial market situation still fragile, temporary backlashes are likely
  • Global imbalances must be reduced to achieve sustainable long-term growth