Editorial : Recovery continues – monetary policy under conflicting pressures

Abstract

Economic recovery in the euro area and Finland is continuing, although the most rapid phase of growth is beginning to fade. Finland has come through the COVID-19 pandemic better than initially feared, thanks largely to the focus on behaving responsibly towards each other. Bringing the pandemic under control remains central, both in terms of people’s health and for the economy. Nevertheless, the pandemic will continue to strongly influence our lives, and we will still need to exercise responsibility in the future.