According to the Financial Times, European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos called for caution when considering interest rate increases, citing ongoing impacts from the Iran war on economic expansion. Guindos noted that energy shocks typically affect inflation indicators faster than economic growth metrics, and expressed concern that upcoming economic activity data would likely show deterioration. He also emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz for economic stability.
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