Collapse in demand and oil prices to anchor inflation

Given the concerns about public health and the impact of the national lockdown, the current rate of inflation should not constrain the actions of policymakers. Further ahead though, the likelihood that inflation remains low will allow policy to be kept loose for some time to come.

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