In fact, this situation where customers are making losses in their investment trusts has even made it into works of fiction, such as Shairokku no Kodomotachi (p.16) by Jun Ikeido, mentioned earlier. 29 Toshihide Endo, "To turn challenges into opportunities," Speech at the 34th Annual General Meeting and Reception of the International Bankers Association of Japan, Financial Services Agency, November 2018.
In the light of the favourable prospects for strong economic growth, the impact of these developments on inflationary pressures will need to be monitored closely. The Eurosystem will remain vigilant in assessing upside risks to price stability and will take appropriate action if and when required.