• Uncertainties related to decision-making, public finances have exacerbated problems
  • Likely global growth in late 2011 and early 2012 will be weaker than expected
  • Substantial economic weakening in euro zone can not be ruled out
  • Euro inflation rate seen over 2% for next few months, may decline after that
  • Equally strong upside, downside risks to inflation outlook
  • Uncertainty has also increased in emerging economies

Happy chappy isn’t he?