ECB Vice President Vitor Constancio commented on financial stability at the conference. He noted that “the sharp movements that took place in the U.S. equity market in February 2018 demonstrated how sentiment can change very quickly — and market participants should be well aware of this risk.” And, “in an environment characterized by search for yield and depressed volatility, technical factors can greatly amplify initial market movements.”
ECB Constancio: Technical factors can greatly amplify initial market movements
