ECB’s Hansson: higher rates are possible before mid-2019 – Sakala

Here are some of the comments made by Estonia’s central bank governor, Ardo Hansson, who also sits on the ECB’s rate-setting committee, to Estonian newspaper Sakala.

   “¢   Market expectations are for interest rates to start a moderate rise in mid-2019.
   “¢   If inflation is moderately rising, then exit could be a bit faster.
   “¢   Would like to think that the new normal is positive interest rates.