Danske Bank Research
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Danske Bank Research
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Danske Bank has revised up its euro area growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing stronger manufacturing, AI-related demand, and fiscal stimulus. Inflation remains energy-driven, and the ECB is expected to hike once more in September to a deposit rate of 2.50%, with rates staying at that level through 2027. Risks are balanced, with energy prices and gas inventories as key uncertainties.
- Institution
- Danske Bank
- Published
- 09/07/2026
- Research topic
- growth · Euro area GDP · inflation
- Time horizon
- 2026 · 2027 · 2026-2027 · longer run
Key arguments
- Euro area growth is upgraded to 0.8% in 2026 and 1.4% in 2027, supported by stronger manufacturing and AI-related demand.
- Inflation remains energy-driven; core inflation is expected to average 2.4% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, moving towards 2% by end-2027.
- ECB is expected to hike by 25bp in September to a deposit rate of 2.50%, then hold through 2027, with no further cuts expected.
- Fiscal policy, especially in Germany, is providing more support, making growth more resilient.
- Households remain cautious with slow consumption growth, but consumption is expected to improve in 2027 as real wage growth rises.
Key numbers
- Euro area GDP growth 2026
- 0.8% (previous 0.7%)
- Euro area GDP growth 2027
- 1.4% (previous 1.2%)
- ECB deposit rate end-2026
- 2.50%
- ECB deposit rate end-2027
- 2.50% (previous 2.00%)
- HICP inflation 2026 (average)
- 3.0%
- HICP inflation 2027 (average)
- 2.5% (previous 2.3%)
- Core inflation 2026 (average)
- 2.4%
- Core inflation 2027 (average)
- 2.3%
Main risks
- High energy prices and low gas inventories could lead to another hike late this year.
- Slower wage growth and contained underlying inflation could still lead to cuts before end-2027.
- Consumers could spend more if they reduce high savings, boosting growth.
- Growth could disappoint if rates and energy prices weigh more heavily than expected.
Corresponding source evidence
We expect euro area GDP to grow by 0.8% in 2026, up from 0.7% in our previous forecast
· 2026We expect euro area GDP to grow by 0.8% in 2026, up from 0.7% in our previous forecast, and by 1.4% in 2027, up from 1.2%.
· 2027We forecast inflation to average 3.0% in 2026, unchanged from our June forecast
· 2026
Conditions / invalidation
- if consumers reduce high savings or if rates and energy prices weigh more heavily than expected
- if the Iran war is resolved
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