Trade Tensions Over Currency War, Says ECB's Villeroy

In a recent statement, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, a key policymaker at the European Central Bank (ECB) and Governor of the Bank of France, addressed the growing concerns over economic volatility in the eurozone.

"We are not at that point yet," Villeroy clarified, dismissing fears of a currency war. He emphasized that the current fluctuations are primarily driven by trade disputes rather than intentional currency devaluations by nations.

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Speaking to regional French newspapers, Villeroy highlighted the distinction between trade tensions and a full-blown currency war. He pointed out that while the risk of a trade war looms, the scenario has not escalated to countries competitively adjusting their interest rates to devalue currencies.