· Ignazio Visco Wiki · Banca d'Italia WikiInflation and long-term interest rate
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextAddress by Ignazio Visco, Governor of the Bank of Italy, at the "Analysis: Institutional Forum", Milan, 16 June 2022.
Why it mattersVisco addresses unjustified spreads in long-term rates.
Problems raised
- Inflation is rising sharply.
- Energy prices drive inflation.
- Euro area faces fragmentation risk.
Solutions proposed
- Normalise policy.
- Address unjustified fragmentation.
- Monitor long-term rates.