冰岛央行将基准利率下调50个基点至8.0%,与市场预期一致,此前1月份通胀率降至4.6%,基本通胀率为三年来最低。政策制定者补充说,预计未来几个月将出现进一步的通货紧缩。与此同时,由于紧缩的货币政策,经济增长放缓,正产出差距缩小。房地产市场已经降温,价格上涨放缓。然而,经济活动似乎比早期估计的要强劲,工资成本继续上升。展望未来,央行表示,未来的政策决定将以经济活动、通胀趋势和预期为指导。
Iceland’s Central Bank cut its key interest rate by 50 bps to 8.0%, aligning with market expectations, after inflation fell to 4.6% in January, with underlying inflation at its lowest in three years. Policymakers added that further disinflation is anticipated in the coming months. Meanwhile, economic growth has slowed due to tight monetary policy, narrowing the positive output gap. The housing market has cooled, with slower price increases. However, economic activity appears stronger than early estimates suggested, and wage costs continue to rise. Looking ahead, the central bank said future policy decisions will be guided by economic activity, inflation trends, and expectations.