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Why it mattersNagel warns against premature talk of rate cuts.
Problems raised
- Inflation has not yet returned to 2%.
- Geopolitical tension makes the outlook more uncertain.
- Firms and consumers may have changed behaviour during high inflation.
Solutions proposed
- Keep policy rates high for as long as needed.
- Avoid premature talk of rate cuts.
- Monitor carefully how tightening is transmitted.