ECB must be gradual and cautious in unwinding support: de Guindos

　　div classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodivpFRANKFURT Reuters – Inflation pressures in the euro zone will remain high in the near term but the European Central Bank must unwind stimulus cautiously and gradually given the presence of exceptional uncertainties, ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Thursday.p

　　p“Mediumterm inflation expectations remain anchored, close to our 2 target,” he said in a speech. “We need to move gradually and cautiously as we normalise our monetary policy.” pdivdivdiv classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodiv

　　pHe said the ECB will end asset buys early in the third quarter and interest rates will rise some time following the conclusion of bond purchases.p

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　　pp Reporting by Balazs Koranyi editing by John Stonestreetp

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