Times are tumultuous and economic woes abound: high inflation, supply chain disruptions, low consumer confidence, foreign exchange issues and more. In spite of all this – or perhaps because of it – it is not so easy to make clear-cut conclusions. Indeed, for some economic indicators, current reality and short-/medium-term forecasts appear to be at odds with each other. So where does that leave us? In this edition of the Economic Brief, we will delve into the topic, with a particular focus on current inflationary trends and interest rates.