However, they also point to an increased risk of an overheating economy, which we must be wary of. Resilience: ‘packing the right suitcase’ Having outlined some of the main risks, let me now turn to how we can try and protect against them.
With the uncertain global environment, and with Brexit looming, we should be ready to respond to any of these risks should they materialise. As a central bank, our mission is to serve the public interest by safeguarding monetary and financial stability and by working to ensure that the financial system operates in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy.