Mr. Nagel, the European Central Bank's governing body, said on Wednesday that the central bank could cut interest rates again next week but that easing should be gradual and cautious. "Given that the process of falling inflation has largely proceeded as currently expected, at this stage I would not object if we continued to lower the policy rate," Mr. Nagel said on Wednesday. "But I will reserve my final judgment and will make my decision after reviewing the new macroeconomic forecasts for Decem...
European Central Bank Governing Council member Nagel said that service inflation in the euro area remains high; the European Central Bank should remain cautious and not rush to achieve results on interest rates; in the fight against inflation, the European Central Bank still needs to make efforts.
Mr. Nagel, the ECB's governing council member, said he was well on his way to meeting his inflation target, which is expected to reach 2 per cent by the end of next year.