Editorial: Monetary policy supporting sustainable economic recovery and a brighter outlook for inflation

Growth in the euro area economy is robust, but the outlook is overshadowed by production bottlenecks and the possibility of new coronavirus variants. Monetary policy will maintain favourable financing conditions for a sufficiently long period for the economy to continue its recovery.

Newest publication – Published 16 Sep 2021

Bank of Finland Bulletin 4/2021 – Economic outlook for the global economy

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Inflation expectations help in analysing the euro area inflation outlook

Inflation expectations play a key role in inflation projections. Different measures of inflation expectations point towards inflation remaining below the ECB's 2% target in the coming years.

Don’t blame the mirror if your face is faulty – assessing the symmetry of the ECB´s monetary policy responses

The symmetry of the guideline for the monetary policy stance has recently attracted considerable attention in central banks’ communications.

COVID-19 pandemic causing permanent change in payment habits

Nearly half of Finns have reduced their use of cash during the pandemic, and most believe that their use of cash has decreased permanently.

Payment and settlement systems subject to oversight

Payment and settlement systems comprise the financial market infrastructure. A reliable, undisrupted infrastructure makes economic activity a smoother process and promotes the efficient movement of capital.

International economy in charts

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