ECB's Lane Sees 3% Inflation Through 2026 as Iran War Keeps Prices Above Target
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Updated · investinglive.com · Aug 18
ECB's Lane Sees 3% Inflation Through 2026 as Iran War Keeps Prices Above Target
3 articles · Updated · investinglive.com · Aug 18
Summary
Philip Lane said euro-zone inflation is likely to hover around 3% for the rest of 2026, staying well above the ECB’s 2% target.
The ECB chief economist tied that outlook to the Iran war, saying the path for prices now depends heavily on whether the crisis is resolved.
Lane described the situation as uncertain, signaling that geopolitical developments rather than domestic demand alone are driving the near-term inflation outlook.