European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Pierre Wunsch told German newspaper Handelsblatt the first two 25 basis points reductions in key ECB rates were close to a "no-brainer" but added that high rates for longer by the US Federal Reserve could lead to a slower pace of rate cuts.
"Nevertheless, we should proceed gradually and not too quickly. We should refrain from committing to a second rate cut already in July," Wunsch added.
Market reaction
EUR/USD edged slightly higher following these comments and was last seen rising 0.24% on the day at 1.0815.
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