In manufacturing industry, spending plans suggest a stabilization this year, thanks to the support of the capital goods component. These first positive signs can strengthen if the business environment improves. Economic policy measures that act on both the demand and the supply side in a comprehensive, consistent framework can support economic activity in the short term and lend strength to the reform project.
I would like to thank the organisers of the STRATE, PASA and GIBS Conference for inviting me to give this keynote address. I look forward to sharing my views on the developments that can be considered game changers that may affect financial markets and shall focus primarily on regulation, innovation and cybersecurity in this context.