Inflation expectations: quo vadis?

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• Beckmann
• J.
• Gern
• K.-J.
• Jannsen
• N.
• Sonnenberg
• N.
• Stolzenburg
• U.

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Against the backdrop of the recent surge in inflation, we discuss available measures of inflation expectations and implications for monetary policy in the euro area. While long-term expectations are currently still in line with the ECB’s inflation target, the risk of a further rise increases should actual inflation remain high for an extended period of time. If expectations de-anchor the ECB may face difficult trade-offs.

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