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The macroeconomic outlook - growth, inflation, and risks

· Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank (Germany)

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ContextIntroductory statement by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the 89th Plenary meeting of the Group of Thirty, Amsterdam, 16 June 2023.

Why it mattersNagel says rates must keep rising as expectations stay high.

Problems raised
  1. Inflation remains well above target.
  2. Inflation expectations are elevated.
  3. Growth in the euro area is weak.
Solutions proposed
  1. Continue raising rates as needed.
  2. Keep rates high until inflation returns to 2%.
  3. Monitor wages and expectations closely.
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