ECB's Muller: Inflation to accelerate in the coming months

ECB board member Madis Muller indicated that inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming months, suggesting a potential shift in monetary policy. This outlook may influence rate differentials between the euro and other currencies, particularly the US dollar, as traders reassess expectations for future interest rate hikes. The euro could face upward pressure as market participants price in a more aggressive ECB stance, impacting forex markets significantly. Traders will be particularly attentive to upcoming inflation data releases from the Eurozone, which could provide further clarity on the ECB's policy trajectory.

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