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ECB will act if inflation at risk of getting entrenched

The European Central Bank will not hesitate to tighten policy if the coming energy-driven inflation surge looks like becoming entrenched, keeping price growth elevated for an extended period, ECB policymaker Peter Kazimir said today.

Business • 23 Mar

Peter Kazimir, the Slovak central bank governor

ECB is ready to step in again if needed, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank is happy with the outlook for inflation in the euro zone but it is ready to step in again if needed, ECB policymaker Peter Kazimir said today.

Business • 22 Dec 25

'Unexpected shift needed for September ECB rate cut'

The European Central Bank is not in any hurry to lower borrowing costs again and it would take a major unexpected economic shift to make a case for action in September, Slovak policymaker Peter Kazimir said today.

Business • 28 Jul 25

Peter Kazimir, the governor of Slovakia's central bank and and ECB policymaker

Slovak central bank governor Kazimir guilty of corruption

A Slovak court ruled today that central bank governor and European Central Bank policymaker Peter Kazimir is guilty of corruption, a judge said.

Business • 29 May 25

Markets now see four interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank this year, with the first move coming in June

ECB rate cut coming, but not just yet - Kazimir

The European Central Bank is increasingly confident that inflation is coming down, but should still hold off on an interest rate cut until June, Slovak Governing Council member Peter Kazimir said today.

Business • 11 Mar 24

Euro zone inflation shot up to 4.9% last month

ECB's Kazimir flags risk of high euro zone inflation

Euro zone inflation could remain elevated for longer than expected, European Central Bank policymaker Peter Kazimir said today, joining a growing chorus of warnings on building price pressures.

Business • 21 Dec 21