Olli Rehn told BBC News that although there was a divergence between buoyant markets and challenging employment conditions, the economic reforms which have reassured investors would bear fruit in the wider economy.
Still, the cross-party commitment to fighting the deficit has reassured credit-rating agencies, which have previously warned policy-makers to take the deficit more seriously.
He has reneged on a promise to change the labour laws to eliminate widespread subcontracting under which workers have few rights.This change of heart has reassured business.
The comments on a transitional deal, which will have reassured businesses lobbying government to try to avoid a "cliff edge" scenario in the Brexit process, appeared to trigger a small increase in the value of sterling.
That has reassured investors.
Cavendish has hit winning form on the road, taking a stage and the overall standings in the Tour of Qatar last week, which has apparently reassured the rider and his coaches that he can combine road and track racing, and target a gold medal at the Rio Olympics and stage wins in the Tour de France.
Thus "Original," which has the reassuring solidity of something like "Serving Americans of discernment since 1851," or, indeed, "Levi's 501: Original Jeans".
And although Abby grimaces at the mention of a Chantelle-era tattoo he still has on his chest ("Baby, I Love You"), he's had an "Abby" inscribed on his calf which seems to have reassured her.
In the wake of the current market turmoil and "following a number of enquiries from....analysts and investors" the group has clarified its exposure on its bond portfolio, which seems to have reassured investors.
The transaction is the second sale in months by BTG, which has sought to reassure investors and to maintain liquidity after the arrest of its former chief executive, André Santos Esteves, in a corruption scandal last year.
