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Overview of economic and financial developments in Italy

· Ignazio Visco, Governor of the Banca d'Italia (Italy)

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· Ignazio Visco Wiki · Banca d'Italia WikiOverview of economic and financial developments in Italy

ContextConcluding remarks by Ignazio Visco, Governor of the Bank of Italy, at a meeting for the presentation of the Annual Report 2021 - 128th Financial Year, Rome, 31 May 2022.

Why it mattersVisco reviews the first months of war, energy shocks and higher prices for households.

Problems raised
  1. Russia's invasion is a dramatic watershed.
  2. It caused a humanitarian crisis and new global tensions.
  3. Energy prices hit the Italian economy.
Solutions proposed
  1. Support the people of Ukraine.
  2. Pursue reforms to strengthen Italy's growth.
  3. Normalise monetary policy gradually.
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