· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiPresentation of the Deutsche Bundesbank's Annual Report 2022
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextIntroductory statement by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the press conference presenting the Annual Report 2022, Frankfurt am Main, 1 March 2023.
Why it mattersNagel warns that inflation will not fall on its own and that the Bundesbank faces losses.
Problems raised
- Inflation will not return to 2% on its own.
- The Bundesbank faces losses from higher rates.
- The economic outlook remains uncertain.
Solutions proposed
- Take decisive monetary policy steps.
- Continue raising rates as needed.
- Use provisions to absorb balance sheet losses.