Central Banks

Villeroy Says ECB Won’t Set Rates Based Solely on Energy Prices

ECB Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau

Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg

The European Central Bank won’t decide on interest rates only on the basis of energy prices, Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau said.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the Bank of France chief added that it would be a mistake to anticipate a move in borrowing costs in a hurry.