ECB Said to Trim Inflation Forecast Through 2019

The video discusses the European Central Bank's (ECB) inflation forecasts and the impact of commodity prices on inflation. It highlights the eurozone's labor market conditions, including employment and unemployment rates, and how these factors influence inflation. The ECB's approach to monitoring inflation, particularly core inflation, is examined, along with the role of energy prices. The video concludes with speculation on future inflation trends based on commodity price movements.

What was the core inflation rate in the Eurozone during the period of deflation concerns?

• 1.5%

• 0.9%

• 0.7%

• 1.4%

What is the current unemployment rate in the Eurozone as mentioned in the video?

• 7%

• 8%

• 10%

• 9%

What is the ECB's stance on changing its policy according to the video?

• It will change based on employment rates.

• It will change based on commodity prices.

• It will wait for core inflation to recover.

• It will change immediately.

According to the video, what has been the major factor in the recovery of headline inflation?

• ECB policy changes

• Commodity prices

• Core inflation

• Employment rates

What is the expected annual inflation outlook according to the ECB draft?

• 1.2%

• 2.0%

• 1.5%

• 1.7%