ECB caught people off guard who were expecting a May interest rate rise. Trichet 'signalled' that there will be no change until June. Analysts feel that Trichet may have been wary of the rise of the Euro and that also he may be more relaxed about inflationary pressures.
The futures market is still pricing in 25 basis points move to 2.75% by June. By the end of the year, the market sees rates at 3.25%, with roughly a 66% chance of 3.50%.
(Adapted - Financial Times April 7 2006)
The futures market is still pricing in 25 basis points move to 2.75% by June. By the end of the year, the market sees rates at 3.25%, with roughly a 66% chance of 3.50%.
(Adapted - Financial Times April 7 2006)