European Gas Prices Dive Below €30 to 18-Month Low, Easing Inflation Fears
European natural gas prices fall below €30/MWh, an 18-month low, due to a mild winter and high storage. We analyze the drivers, risks, and impact on inflation and ECB policy.
This sustained drop in gas prices is a significant disinflationary force for the Eurozone. It could give the European Central Bank (ECB) more confidence to consider earlier-than-expected interest rate cuts, provided the trend holds through the rest of the winter.
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