ECB’s Praet: Market expectation for QE end this year will be an input for discussion

More comments flowing in from the European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Peter Praet, as he continues to speak in Berlin.

Markets are expecting end of QE at the end of 2018.

That's an observation and input for discussion.

Expects interest rates to remain at present levels for an extended period of time.

Will remain so well past the horizon of the end of QE.