I personally attach great importance to progress in the areas I have mentioned. I am convinced that your discussions today and tomorrow will offer valuable contributions on how best to face the challenges and how to take advantage of the opportunities. Producing high-quality statistics on the financial sector remains a core task of a central bank.
It is always on our minds – when buying things or planning our future, when borrowing or giving presents – and it would feel strange not to count with the increase in prices! Because it has been with us for over 3 decades, an abnormal situation has become normal and it is now feels abnormal that there is no inflation.