Economics

ECB’s Kazimir Backs End of QE in August, Flexibility on Hikes

Summer lull would be ‘natural’ timing to conclude purchases
Slovak central bank chief urges new guidance on timing of hike

Peter Kazimir
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By Peter Laca and Alexander Weber

February 18, 2022 at 3:11 AM EST

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February 18, 2022 at 3:23 AM EST

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The European Central Bank should wind down net bond-buying in the summer, while giving itself more flexibility on the timetable for any subsequent interest-rate increase, according to Governing Council member Peter Kazimir.