What is driving the spike in inflation dispersion in the euro area and how should policy react?
Inflation dispersion has surged and could raise further, complicating macroeconomic policy. This requires reforms to make the euro area more resilient.
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Growth has peaked: Challenges in engineering a soft landing
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European banking union in its final leg
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