The fall in Euro Area (EA) inflation during the last twelve months has been a surprise to policy makers and market participants alike. In addition to current headline inflation reading of slightly above zero—longer term inflation expectations have also declined. A lackluster growth/deflationary outcome would represent a significant medium term challenge to some EA sovereigns that still require de-leveraging and structural reform.
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