While there is an immediate focus on rekindling economic growth in Trinidad and Tobago, the Central Bank is mindful of the threats that a turbulent global setting, sluggish domestic economy and persistently low domestic interest rates pose to the performance and profitability of local financial institutions.
As I have explained by recounting the work of the Governing Council, this decision supports sustainable growth and job creation and contributes to financial stability. Le Figaro Magazine: The ECB's resourcefulness has been a positive surprise in the last few months... Jean-Claude Trichet: Maybe it is the impression of journalists which has changed!