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Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextAddress by Fabio Panetta, Governor of the Bank of Italy, at the ordinary general meeting of shareholders, Rome, 31 March 2025.
Why it mattersItaly's governor presents the annual report as trade tensions slow the economy.
Problems raised
- Geopolitical and trade tensions fuel uncertainty.
- Global fragmentation slows activity.
- Weak demand holds down growth.
Solutions proposed
- Monitor the slowdown closely.
- Keep inflation near target.
- Present sound central bank accounts.