AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Accession Vote: Iceland’s parliament has voted to hold a national referendum on restarting EU membership talks, set for August 29, keeping the country’s long-running debate very much alive. Cost of Living & Currency: Iceland has been ranked the world’s most expensive country again, and a new Finance Ministry report argues the króna is costing more than it’s worth by fueling inflation and high borrowing costs. Central Banking in Iceland: Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said the Iran war’s energy shock may be temporary, but if it drags on into the second half of the year, inflation risks could force a policy rethink. Fed Split on Rates: Other Fed officials in Iceland warned the energy shock may not be “transitory,” with Kansas City Fed chief Jeffrey Schmid saying it’s not the time to relax. Culture & Climate: National Geographic’s documentary “Time and Water” pairs Icelandic poet Andri Snær Magnason with director Sara Dosa, focusing on melting glaciers and personal family memory. Road Safety: Iceland’s heavy motorcycle crash toll fell last year, with the Transport Authority pointing to improving safety despite more bikes on the road.
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