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In April of this year, unemployment fell to a record low of 6.4%, down from 6.5% in March. This decrease is a positive sign for the economy and is contributing to the overall recovery. Additionally, Eurostat’s Flash estimate shows that Q1 GDP in the euro area increased by +0.3%, marking the strongest growth reading since Q3 of 2022.
The recent euro area PMIs also indicate signs of a recovery, with the HCOB flash eurozone composite PMI output index reaching 52.3 in May, a 12-month peak from April. These data points are all shaping the economic outlook in the euro area and providing valuable insights for investors.
Following the economic data announcements, ECB President Christine Lagarde held a press conference discussing the inflation outlook and future rate movements. Despite the improvement in price pressures, Lagarde noted the challenges of elevated services inflation and wages. She mentioned the central bank’s commitment to maintaining sufficiently restrictive rates to bring inflation back down to the +2.0% target.
During the press conference, Lagarde addressed questions about the ECB’s policy decisions and future outlook. She highlighted the need for data to confirm the disinflationary path and emphasized that the next few months may be ‘bumpy’ in terms of economic performance.
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