Praet Says Forward Guidance on ECB Rates Wouldn't Work

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European Central Bank Executive Board member Peter Praet said entering into a Federal Reserve-style commitment to keep interest rates low for longer wouldn’t work in the euro area.

“Engaging in promises regarding the future monetary-policy stance would not be the most effective instrument” in a highly-fragmented currency region, Praet said in a speech in Copenhagen today.