Vol. 8 no. 1 March 2006

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Contents and editorial information (102 KB)

Introduction

The policy interest rate needs to rise by more than previously expected (43 KB)

Economic and monetary developments and prospects

Substantially worse inflation outlook if policy rate is kept unchanged (672 KB)

II External conditions and exports

III Financial conditions

IV Domestic demand and output

V Public sector finances

VI Labour market and wage developments

VII External balance

VIII Inflation developments and inflation forecast

IX Monetary policy

Financial markets and Central Bank measures

Tremors in the market (215 KB)

Internal rules on the preparation, rationale and presentation of monetary policy decisions

Monetary policy and instruments (60 KB)

Economic and monetary chronicle

Tables and charts (252 KB)