On 7 November, Klaas Knot was a guest at Room for Discussion, the interview programme of students from the University of Amsterdam. How does Knot experience the challenges in the field of monetary policy? How do you balance economic growth, financial stability and the fight against inflation? What are the developments in the field of cryptocurrencies and the digital euro?
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13 July 2026
Background
Rising fuel prices and travel expenses are hard to miss. When households see these prices increase, it can seem as though inflation is affecting everything. In reality, price increases are not spread evenly across the economy.
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23 June 2026
Background
Inflation affects everyone. But how do different households experience these higher prices in their daily lives? A survey of nearly 3,000 households shows that many people are worried about their finances and their future.
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12 June 2026
Background
Higher energy prices, uncertainty, and cautious consumers and businesses are holding back growth. Our Spring Projections show that the impact on inflation remains moderate for the time being. Below, we highlight the key developments in five figures.
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12 June 2026
Background
Inflation and economic growth are linked to energy price movements. That is why we added two scenarios to our Spring Projections: an adverse and a severe scenario. Rather than predicting what will happen, they show what might happen if oil and gas prices stay high for longer and/or rise further.
Read more What if energy prices remain high for longer and uncertainty lingers?