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Monetary policy in times of uncertainty and structural challenges

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

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· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiMonetary policy in times of uncertainty and structural challenges

ContextSpeech at the European Stability Mechanism in Luxembourg; the Bundesbank is Germany's central bank within the euro system and faces high uncertainty around inflation forecasts.

Why it mattersThe Bundesbank president urges caution as markets swing on rate expectations.

Problems raised
  1. Market rate expectations swing widely.
  2. Upside inflation risks remain.
  3. Uncertainty is high.
Solutions proposed
  1. Avoid over-reacting to market swings.
  2. Use scenario analysis.
  3. Keep a cautious policy course.
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