ECB Is Studying Stimulus Options for Possible Fall Decision
- Options for winding down QE said to be evaluated by ECB staff
- But there is little chance of policy change until after summer
European Central Banks Watch ECB for Policy Clues
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While European Central Bank policy makers look forward to a summer break, the institution is quietly working on stimulus plans for them to consider on their return.
The ECB’s Frankfurt-based staff are examining scenarios for the future path of quantitative easing ahead of a Governing Council decision that is expected to take place in September or later, according to euro-area officials familiar with the matter. The people asked not to be named as the work is confidential. An ECB spokesman declined to comment.