31 August 2020
Last week's highlights
The MPC held policy rates unchanged.
Concurrent with the policy rate decision, the CBI released its quarterly Monetary Bulletin.
The CPI based on prices in August increased by 0.46% MoM making headline inflation 3.2%.
VAT turnover decreased YoY in most sectors May-June.
The trade balance was negative in Q2.
The week ahead
Today, Statistics Iceland will publish national accounts for Q2.
On Tuesday, the CBI will publish balance of payments for Q2 as well as external debt and the international investment position at end of Q2.
Facts and figures
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