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The implications of ECB QE for Eastern Europe

The ECB looks almost certain to launch a programme of quantitative easing this week but, unless it surprises in the scale and breadth of its asset purchases, the impact on the financial markets in Central and Eastern Europe is likely to be limited. That being said, while we don’t think QE will lead to fireworks in the markets, it is another reason to expect monetary policy in the region to remain looser for longer.

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