2026-06-01

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Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy Delivers Presentation on Currencies At International Conference

Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy Thórarinn G. Pétursson presented at The Reykjavik Economic Conference, analyzing the Icelandic króna's role as a shock absorber following the financial crisis. The presentation attributes this shift to a stronger external balance position, lower foreign exchange risk on the economy’s balance sheet, and an improved macroeconomic policy framework. It notes that the currency's flexibility facilitated economic adjustment during the tourism boom and the pandemic.

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