ECB’s Rehn Says Data Show First Sign of Stagflationary Shock

ECB Governing Council member Olli Rehn warned that the data are starting to point toward stagflation, citing the Iran war and rising energy prices. The comment highlights growing downside risks to growth alongside renewed inflation pressure, a combination that could complicate the ECB's policy outlook. Markets may read this as a modestly risk-off signal for European assets.

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ECB Governing Council member Olli Rehn warned that the data are starting to point toward stagflation, citing the Iran war and rising energy prices. The comment highlights growing downside risks to growth alongside renewed inflation pressure, a combination that could complicate the ECB's policy outlook. Markets may read this as a modestly risk-off signal for European assets.