(Reuters) - European Central Bank policymaker Ardo Hansson is not concerned about the strength of the euro as officials are preparing to discuss winding down their bond-purchase program, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
The euro's 12 percent gain against the dollar
"We've been moving in a corridor where I don't think it's a big change," Hansson was quoted as saying in the Bloomberg report. (https://bloom.bg/2woFnWz)
Last week, Hansson said the ECB's exit from asset purchases is tied to the recovery of the euro zone economy but low rates and the bank's oversized balance sheet will provide support for years to come.
The ECB's rate-setting Governing Council will next meet on Sept. 7 and policymakers have pledged to decide this autumn whether to claw back stimulus at the start of next year.
The ECB were not immediately available for comment.