Riksbank's Ingves Worries About U.S. Protectionism

The transcript discusses various economic and political risks, focusing on US trade policies and their potential impact on global trade. It covers changes in inflation forecasts, monetary policy decisions, and the importance of maintaining stable currency exchange rates. The discussion also touches on economic stimulus measures and future projections, emphasizing the challenges of achieving a 2% inflation target.

What is one of the main political risks discussed in the video?

• Changes in global trade policies

• Strengthening of the corona

• Rising inflation rates

• Decreasing energy prices

Why were the inflation forecasts adjusted?

• Because of changes in energy prices

• To align with global trade policies

• To respond to the strengthening corona

• Due to political risks

Why was the Reaper rate forecast kept unchanged?

• Because of high inflation rates

• To prevent the corona from strengthening too rapidly

• Due to a lack of economic growth

• To align with global trade policies

What is the main concern if the corona strengthens too rapidly?

• It could cause a decrease in global trade

• It could lead to higher inflation

• It might hurt the economy's ability to reach inflation targets

• It might lead to increased political risks

What has been the impact of QE on the economy?

• It has led to higher inflation rates

• It has helped push down the yield curve

• It has caused the corona to strengthen

• It has increased political risks

What is the board's stance on further stimulus measures?

• They are open to it if inflation targets are not met

• They are unanimously against it

• They think it will strengthen the corona

• They believe it is unnecessary

What is a potential consequence of not meeting inflation targets?

• Increased political risks

• The need for further stimulus measures

• Higher global trade

• Strengthening of the corona