ECB’s de Guindos: Should follow "very prudent" approach given high uncertainty

European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos is participating in a livestreamed MNI Connect discussion about the Eurozone economic growth and inflation outlook in London, United Kingdom (UK), on Thursday.

Key quotes

Should follow "very prudent" approach given high uncertainty.

Very positive news on inflation.

Valuations very high on "benign" perception of risks.

Present policy stance is appropriate.

Environment is quite uncertain.

Growth in H2 won't be very different from Q2.

Sep 18, 2025

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