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ECB Watch: Money supply’s role in inflation

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently reported that money growth in the eurozone saw a decline in August. The M3, a broad measure of money supply, witnessed a drop for the first time in over a decade.

This further dip in money supply during August is encouraging news in the context of inflation targeting. Excessive money growth can lead to high inflation in the medium term.

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