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The ECB’s new inflation forecasts
The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently updated its inflation forecasts for the coming years, outlining a picture of moderate economic growth. According to the published report, inflation is forecast at 2.4% in 2024, 2.1% in 2025, 1.9% in 2026 and 2.1% again in 2027.
These figures represent a slight decrease compared to the September forecasts, which indicated inflation at 2.5% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025.
Basic inflation and economic expectations
Particular attention has been paid to underlying inflation, with projections remaining unchanged for 2024 at 2.9%. For 2025, a rate of 2.3% is expected, in line with previous estimates. For the following years, the rate is expected to fall to 1.9%, remaining stable even in 2027. These data reflect an adjustment in economic expectations, in response to various factors affecting the European financial market
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Implications for investors and analysts
The ECB’s forecasts are crucial for investors and financial analysts, as they offer a clear view of economic expectations and help plan long-term investment strategies. The ECB continues to closely monitor economic developments to ensure stability and sustainable growth in the Eurozone. This proactive approach is essential to address economic challenges and to promote an investment friendly environment
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Other significant economic news
In a constantly evolving economic environment, it is interesting to note that Pirelli‘s shareholders’ meeting approved amendments to the Articles of Association to adopt recent regulatory interventions. These changes concern participation in the shareholders’ meeting through a designated representative and the certification of the sustainability report, approved with a significant majority of the capital represented
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In addition, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group presented an ambitious 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, involving investments of more than 100 billion euros over five years, with the aim of contributing to the country’s development and consolidating Europe as a domestic market, focusing on innovation, sustainability and the centrality of people.
Market reactions and global trends
Finally, the Swiss National Bank surprised the market with a cut in the monetary policy rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 0.5%. This change also had repercussions on global markets, with the Tokyo Stock Exchange closing higher, supported by data on inflation in the United States and the weakening of the yen.
Investors, however, remain uncertain about the BoJ’s future moves.
