Kocher Takes the Helm: Austria's New Central Bank Chief

Austria welcomes Martin Kocher as its new central bank governor on August 29th, replacing the outspoken Robert Holzmann. Kocher, a behavioral economist, is expected to bring a more cautious and conservative approach to monetary policy, prioritizing stability and independence. His past criticism of the Trump administration's threats to central bank independence suggests he will defend the Austrian National Bank's autonomy. All eyes are on Kocher to see how he navigates Austria's economic future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.