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(Reuters) - Economists expect inflation rates to stay above the European Central Bank's 2% target in the medium term, according to a survey published by Germany's Ifo institute on Wednesday, a day before the central bank holds its next monetary policy meeting.
In the eurozone, economists expect inflation to reach 2.6% this year, according to the quarterly survey, which is conducted by Ifo together with the Swiss Economic Policy Institute.
In Germany, inflation for this year is expected to reach 2.4%, in Austria 3.1% and in France 2.3%, Ifo said.
"Inflation is also expected to exceed the European Central Bank's target of 2% in the medium term," Ifo researcher Niklas Potrafke said in a statement, adding: "Due to these stagnating inflation expectations, central banks could hold back on further interest rate cuts."
However, the ECB is expected to deliver a further interest rate cut this week, with ECB chief Christine Lagarde having said confidence in falling inflation would be reflected in the bank's decision.
(Writing by Marleen Kaesebier; editing by Rachel More)
