Europe

Central Bank of Kosovo

Too few recent speeches for a current tone.

Speeches: 39
First speech: Dec 5, 2018
Latest speech: Mar 21, 2025
Tone vs coming rate moves: Not tested; too few speeches or no published rate

Does the tone run ahead of the rate?

Speech tone over the previous three months, and the policy rate at the end of each month, on the same timeline. Hover over either chart to read the same month in both.

Speech tone

Policy rate

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Latest speeches

Each speech's tone is the average over its sentences about policy, prices, rates or the economy. Open a speech to read it in full.

Date	Speech	Tone
Mar 21, 2025	Ahmet Ismaili: Navigating the digital transformation of the financial sector Ahmet Ismaili	−0.02
Mar 20, 2025	Ahmet Ismaili: Conclusion of the IMF mission for the review of the SBA arrangement and the RSF facility Ahmet Ismaili	+0.09
Oct 10, 2024	Ahmet Ismaili: Opening speech – 22nd Meeting of the Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European - European Insurance Supervision Initiative Ahmet Ismaili	+0.28
Feb 28, 2024	Ahmet Ismaili: Western Balkans towards the Single European Payment Area (SEPA) Ahmet Ismaili	−0.00
Nov 14, 2023	Ahmet Ismaili: Banks, fintechs and businesses - building synergies to accelerate access to finance Ahmet Ismaili	−0.17
Nov 8, 2023	Ahmet Ismaili: Creating values – a gateway for the future Ahmet Ismaili	–
Oct 31, 2023	Ahmet Ismaili: Welcoming remarks - World Savings Day Ahmet Ismaili	–
Oct 27, 2023	Ahmet Ismaili: Approximate market value and sale, and purchase prices of immovable properties Ahmet Ismaili	+0.09
Oct 25, 2023	Ahmet Ismaili: Cybersecurity in the banking industry Ahmet Ismaili	–
Oct 5, 2023	Ahmet Ismaili: Opening speech – "Sustainable Finance Forum" Ahmet Ismaili	–
Jun 20, 2023	Bashkim Nurboja: Through financial education, Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo is contributing to informing and increasing citizens' knowledge of economic concepts Bashkim Nurboja	–
Apr 26, 2023	Bashkim Nurboja: The number of businesses with women owners continues to increase Bashkim Nurboja	+0.15
Mar 27, 2023	Fehmi Mehmeti: During my mandate, the insurance sector was stabilized Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.28
Dec 22, 2022	Fehmi Mehmeti: The financial system proved capable of withstanding the crises caused by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.32
Dec 15, 2022	Fehmi Mehmeti: The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo continues to support and push the financial sector to increase support to the economy, especially export businesses Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.42
Nov 19, 2022	Fehmi Mehmeti: The international arbitration recognized the fair decision of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo Fehmi Mehmeti	−0.01
Nov 4, 2022	Fehmi Mehmeti: The financial sector is liquid and supports the economy in Kosovo Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.44
Nov 3, 2022	Fehmi Mehmeti: The banking sector is able to withstand possible negative shocks Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.30
Jun 17, 2022	Fehmi Mehmeti: Financial institutions play an important role in financing the green economy Fehmi Mehmeti	−0.15
Mar 23, 2022	Fehmi Mehmeti: Kosovo's economy in 2021 marked a real growth rate of 10.5% Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.20
Dec 24, 2021	Fehmi Mehmeti: The financial sector was the main pillar of support for businesses and individuals Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.34
Nov 25, 2021	Fehmi Mehmeti: Bank lending is continuing to contribute to economic growth Fehmi Mehmeti	−0.03
Sep 24, 2021	Fehmi Mehmeti: Revocation of the license of the Insurer "Kosova e Re" does not endanger the stability of the insurance sector in Kosovo Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.29
Mar 4, 2021	Fehmi Mehmeti: Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo is ready to provide further support in overcoming the situation created from the pandemic, with as less consequences as possible Fehmi Mehmeti	−0.73
Dec 22, 2020	Fehmi Mehmeti: The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo was proactive with measures to maintain financial stability and support the economy Fehmi Mehmeti	−0.19
Nov 12, 2020	Fehmi Mehmeti: Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo is closely monitoring the developments in the economy of Kosovo Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.03
Sep 29, 2020	Fehmi Mehmeti: Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo has invested in advancing financial education for many years Fehmi Mehmeti	–
Apr 3, 2020	Fehmi Mehmeti: The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo has taken steps to protect the economy from Covid-19 damages Fehmi Mehmeti	−0.63
Dec 23, 2019	Fehmi Mehmeti: Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo is committed to financial sector stability and consumer protection Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.33
Dec 17, 2019	Fehmi Mehmeti: The CBK is committed to working to the best standards of corporate governance Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.02
Nov 19, 2019	Fehmi Mehmeti: The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo for 20 years managed to be a key factor in maintaining a sound financial system Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.01
Oct 31, 2019	Fehmi Mehmeti: Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo will continue its activities on money saving education Fehmi Mehmeti	–
Sep 16, 2019	Fehmi Mehmeti: Raiffeisen Bank has made a significant contribution to Kosovo's economic growth Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.34
May 16, 2019	Fehmi Mehmeti: Kosovo Credit Guarantee Fund (KCGF) has facilitated access to financing Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.20
Mar 25, 2019	Fehmi Mehmeti: The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo places the Republic of Kosovo in the attention of the international arena Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.21
Mar 15, 2019	Fehmi Mehmeti: Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo dedicated to consumer protection Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.08
Dec 24, 2018	Fehmi Mehmeti: Financial sector marked positive developments in 2018 Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.14
Dec 6, 2018	Fehmi Mehmeti: The importance of the banking sector in Kosovo's economy and the central bank's commitment to its development Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.06
Dec 5, 2018	Fehmi Mehmeti: Banking sector is contributor to the country's economic growth Fehmi Mehmeti	+0.08

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