Wim Duisenberg
Wim Duisenberg
Willem Frederik "Wim" Duisenberg; 9 July 1935 – 31 July 2005) was a Dutch politician of the Labour Party...
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To them, I would like to say the following: I understand their concerns, since a persistently lower euro exchange rate might ultimately lead to higher prices in the shops,
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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.
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Oil prices and exchange rates remain two important considerations,
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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.
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The depreciation of the exchange rate of the euro will increase the risks to price stability, ... In the medium term these risks have to be taken seriously, and we are taking them seriously in light of the current exchange rate.
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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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We will set rates as the situation requires.
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And the suggestion from a colleague was that we do not speak about intervention,
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European citizens can be assured that the future of the euro is that of a strong currency, based on price stability and the strength of the European economy,
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far too early to judge what the events... will have for an impact on medium-term developments.
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assuming Japan manages to overcome - and I think it will - the difficulties it is currently facing.
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At this juncture, there is less risk that excess liquidity will translate into inflationary pressure given the environment of subdued demand,
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Consequently, the strength in the upturn in economic activity has become more uncertain inside and outside the euro area.
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We are waiting very much for further signals on economic development before coming to yet another way (on rates).