6 December 2021 - Landsbankinn
The Icelandic economy grew by 6.0% YoY in Q3. The current account surplus was ISK 13.1 bn in Q3. The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs introduced a fiscal budget proposal for 2022 and a fiscal policy statement for 2022-2026.
Last week’s highlights
The Icelandic economy grew by 6.0% YoY in Q3.
The current account surplus was ISK 13.1 bn in Q3.
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs introduced a fiscal budget proposal for 2022 and a fiscal policy statement for 2022-2026.
The CBI released the minutes of the MPC’s meeting on the policy rate decision of 17 November.
The week ahead
On Friday, the Icelandic Tourist Board publishes departures from Keflavík International Airport for November and the Directorate of Labour releases unemployment numbers for November.
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