· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiStaying the course - how central bank independence guides us through uncertainty
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextSpeech by the Bundesbank President at the Foreign Policy Association in New York, on receiving the association's award.
Why it mattersSpeaking in New York, the Bundesbank President defends central bank independence as the Fed faces political pressure.
Problems raised
- Transatlantic relations face major challenges.
- US-China tensions and war in Ukraine reshape the global order.
- Central banks face political pressure, as the Fed does.
Solutions proposed
- Keep monetary policy focused on price stability.
- Refuse politically opportune goals.
- Pursue stability through international cooperation.