What did ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane say about the timing and nature of second-round inflation effects from higher energy prices?

Philip Lane stated that 'the second-round effect is probably going to take some time' and emphasized he is 'focused on the indirect effects,' specifically citing food prices and services costs. He added that policymakers need to observe 'how the four months of energy-cost increases percolate into food inflation and services inflation in particular.'

How does the ECB’s current stance on interest rate policy reflect its uncertainty about inflation dynamics following the US–Iran peace deal?

Lane affirmed that ECB officials are committed to 'not boxing ourselves in' on the trajectory for monetary policy and did not rule out another interest rate increase, despite progress toward peace damping oil prices. While the ECB raised rates by a quarter-point this month—the first hike since 2023—officials stress that the 'jolt from the conflict in the Middle East is still in the system' and inflation will remain elevated, meaning decisions will depend on incoming data rather than pre-committed paths.

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