Economists lower Euro-zone inflation and growth forecasts - ECB survey

The ECB's survey of professional forecasters, released this Thursday showed that economists trimmed Euro-zone inflation and growth forecasts.

Key highlights:

   •  2019 inflation seen at 1.4% (previously 1.5%).
   •  2020 inflation seen at 1.5% (previously 1.6%).
   •  2021 inflation seen at 1.6% (previously 1.7%).
   •  2019 real GDP growth seen at 1.2% (previously 1.5%).
   •  2020 real GDP growth seen at 1.4% (previously 1.5%).
   •  2021 real GDP growth seen at 1.4% (unchanged).