- We can begin 2013 on a more confident note
- Many countries are making ‘solid progress’ in public finances
- Adjustment will remain for some time to come
- ‘There is simply no evidence that could substantiate fears about any deviation from price stability’
- Confident Europe will continue to make progress
- ECB has show its commitment to do what is necessary to safeguard the euro
Nothing notable in the speech but it is a tad upbeat. No reaction from the euro.
