As long as these relationships hold, there are convincing empirical reasons for paying close attention to monetary developments in the policy making process. Beyond this issue, there are further conceptual reasons why money should matter: It offers a suitable longer term perspective for internal decision-making and external communication, and thus enhances credibility.
For the financial sector, growth typically provides new business opportunities and typically decreases credit risks. The good thing about a stronger, brighter global economy is that this gives actors room for manoeuvre. Indeed, there is no better time to fix a leaky roof than when the weather conditions are fair.