• That’s reassuring then

Bank of Finland head on speaking to parliament in Helsinki

  • latest measures are intended to lower rates, foster lending, price stability
  • ECB mandate doesn’t limit measures
  • price expectations are subdued
  • says that “surely” there’s room to stimulate economy
  • unfavourable data triggered ECB action
  • geopolitical crises impact economic outlook

EURUSD still 1.2887

  • monetary policy environment very challenging
  • transmission has been uneven
  • growth outlook subdued in Eurozone

Move over Erkki. We want Markki!!