Yannis Stournaras: What can central banks do about housing affordability
What changed vs prior statement
- 01Focus shifted from insurance market challenges to housing affordability concerns.
- 02No material change in policy stance vs prior statement.
- 03Language essentially preserved across key paragraphs regarding economic stability.
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Speech by Mr Yannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank of Greece, at the 32nd Dubrovnik Economic Conference, organised by the Croatian National Bank, Dubrovnik, 30 May 2026.
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The desk interprets Yannis Stournaras's recent comments on the Greek insurance market as indicative of broader economic vulnerabilities that could impact the eurozone. Per the full note [source], Stournaras highlighted the challenges faced by the Greek insurance sector, particularly in the context of regulatory frameworks and market dynamics. This backdrop suggests that the Greek economy may struggle to maintain stability, which could influence investor sentiment towards the euro. As such, we expect the EUR/USD to remain under pressure in the near term.