Wim Duisenberg
Wim Duisenberg
Willem Frederik "Wim" Duisenberg; 9 July 1935 – 31 July 2005) was a Dutch politician of the Labour Party...
activity area continue determined domestic economic euro growth likely mainly reasonably robust
Economic activity in the euro area is determined mainly by domestic factors, ... Growth is very likely to continue at a reasonably robust pace.
close economic growth level potential reach
At the end of the year, economic growth should reach a level close to potential growth,
activity economic euro inside outside strength uncertain
Consequently, the strength in the upturn in economic activity has become more uncertain inside and outside the euro area.
coming economic further signals waiting
We are waiting very much for further signals on economic development before coming to yet another way (on rates).
ahead albeit available economic evidence far growth lies months pace period recent robust seen slower somewhat
All available evidence is that a period of robust economic growth -- albeit at a somewhat slower pace than we have seen in recent months -- still lies ahead of us as far as we can see for the foreseeable future,
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But we are such a large autonomous economic area, comprising a market of some 300 million people, that the impact of developments outside the Euro area on the Euro area are not negligible, but very limited indeed.
I'm very confident. Everything has been so well prepared.
doubt exchange financial highly integrated rates serious target whether zones
In a world characterized by highly integrated and sophisticated international financial markets, there is serious doubt whether target zones for exchange rates are feasible.
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I'm rather inclined to say this deplorable action by the United States' authorities to protect its steel industry may have something to do with the exchange rate of the dollar, as it is being experienced by the American steel industry.
answer questions recent relating
I'm not going to answer any questions relating to that recent interview,
benign exchange mean policy rate time
Not having an exchange rate policy -- and we do not have one -- does not mean there is benign or malign neglect. For the time being there is neglect.
rates situation
We will set rates as the situation requires.
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There is some evidence -- although not uncontroversial itself -- of the emergence of a new economy in the United States. By contrast it is difficult as yet to find clear evidence of a new economy in the euro area,
contribute lower outlook price stability
This weakened outlook should contribute to lower inflationary pressures. And, as you know, price stability is our aim,