The European Central Bank expects inflation to peak at 6.3% in 2027 under a severe scenario.

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-03-21T11:03:39+00:00

The European Central Bank anticipates that if the situation in Iran deteriorates, eurozone inflation could reach 6.3% in the first quarter of 2027. The bank maintained interest rates at 2% unchanged and is prepared to respond to energy price volatility, noting the possibility of a brief recession. Under the baseline scenario, inflation is expected to be 2.6%, with GDP growth of 1.9%.

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2026-03-21 11:03:39

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The European Central Bank (ECB) expects that if the situation in Iran worsens, inflation in the Eurozone could peak at 6.3% in the first quarter of 2027.

The ECB has kept interest rates unchanged at 2% for the sixth consecutive meeting and stated it is prepared to respond to the impact of soaring energy prices. In a report released along with its quarterly economic forecasts on Thursday, the bank indicated that its extreme scenario could also trigger a brief recession in the Eurozone.

This scenario assumes no monetary or fiscal policy responses, based on severe disruptions to energy supply continuing until the end of 2026 and further significant damage to energy infrastructure.

Under the baseline scenario, the ECB forecasts inflation this year at 2.6% and GDP growth at 1.9%.

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