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Several ECB Policymakers Doubt Projections For Growth Rebound In H2, Even Question Accuracy Of Forecasting Model – RTRS Sources

From reuters.com

Several European Central Bank policymakers think the bank’s economic projections are too optimistic as growth weakness in China and trade tensions linger, four sources with direct knowledge of discussions said.A “significant minority” of rate-setters in last week’s policy meeting expressed doubt that a long projected growth recovery is coming in the second half of the year and some even questioned the accuracy of the ECB’s projection models, given their long history of downward revisions, the sources said. With the ECB using the these projections as a key input into policy decision, more cuts in growth and inflation ... (full story)

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