In this regard, one cannot rule out the possibility that, under the current policy commitment, if financial markets increasingly view achieving the price stability target in about two years as difficult, the Bank will be obliged to extend or strengthen its monetary easing driven by such external factors, even in a situation where it is judged that side effects outweigh positive effects on the economy.
Dear colleagues, To conclude, as the well-known saying goes, “Good times don't last, and bad times don't stay forever”. Planning and investing today in preparation for those good times to come is more important than ever. It is therefore a great honour to open this Investments in the Baltics conference in webinar format. I look forward to the upcoming discussions and presentations. Thank you.