CBC governor says Cyprus faces economic challenges from a position of strength

Nicosia, Cyprus. Central Bank of Cyprus Governor Christodoulos Patsalides said Cyprus is navigating the current economic climate from a position of strength, citing stable economic and banking conditions.

Cyprus economic and financial conditions

In a message on Monday, Patsalides highlighted Cyprus’s sound economic fundamentals, solid fiscal base, and resilient banking sector as key pillars of stability. He said the banking system remains well-capitalised and highly liquid, strengthening its capacity to absorb potential external shocks.

Eurozone developments and monetary policy

Patsalides said the sharp rise in energy prices in the wider eurozone is being closely monitored and assessed. He added that the European Central Bank’s Governing Council continues to determine monetary policy on a meeting-by-meeting basis, guided by the latest data and forecasts, with the objective of maintaining inflation at 2 per cent over the medium term.

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