The latest ECB forecasts

Growth

  • 2018 at 2.4% vs 2.3% prior
  • 2019 at 1.9% vs 1.9% prior
  • 2020 at 1.7% vs 1.7% prior

Inflation

  • 2018 at 1.4% vs 1.4%
  • 2019 at 1.4% vs 1.5%
  • 2020 at 1.7% vs 1.7%

Draghi talked about better growth at the opening of his statement but a rise to 2.4% from 2.3% is a rounding error and the 2019 inflation forecast was cut.