ECB staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area
2026
Open publication workspace · Sign in to read the full PDF.
AI-generated summary
This report provides the European Central Bank's staff's latest macroeconomic projections for the euro area, detailing expected economic growth, inflation, and key risks.
* **Baseline Projections:** Outlines the central forecast for real GDP and HICP inflation, considering current economic conditions and technical assumptions.
* **Alternative Scenarios:** Explores the potential economic implications of the war in the Middle East through "adverse" and "severe" scenarios, examining impacts on energy prices, uncertainty, and inflation.
* **Sensitivity Analyses:** Investigates the effects of alternative energy price paths and exchange rate movements on the euro area economy.
Tags: ECB, euro area, macroeconomic projections, inflation, GDP
Check the original publication for accuracy and context.