Comments from Maltese central banker Bonnici on MNI:

  • Negative deposit rate could be necessary if we cut rates again
  • Euro stronger than ideal for net exports to boost GDP
  • Euro has been very strong, though it has eased slightly lately
  • Standard and non-standard measures are possible
  • Interest rates are already low so the impact of a cut could be limited
  • If ECB changes interest rates, logical to maintain corridor