BDI
Banca d'Italia publishes eight new Occasional Papers
Banca d'Italia has released eight new Occasional Papers covering a range of economic and financial topics.
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BDI
Italy: GDP growth subdued, inflation at 3.1 percent in 2026
Banca d'Italia projects subdued GDP growth for Italy at 0.6 percent in 2026, with inflation reaching 3.1 percent.
BDI
Oil and gas shocks affect euro-area inflation differently
A Banca d'Italia study finds that oil supply shocks have a short-lived inflationary impact, while gas shocks generate stronger and more persistent effects on euro-area consumer inflation.
BDI
BDI paper maps well-being and gender gaps across Italian regions
A Banca d'Italia paper investigates the complex nexus between multidimensional well-being and gender equality across Italian regions from 2018-2023.
BDI
Intangible capital: US leads, Europe lags in productivity
A Banca d'Italia study analyzes the economic relevance of intangible capital and investments in six advanced economies from 2000-2021.
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ECB
ECB Council decisions span climate, payments, bank reporting
The European Central Bank's Governing Council approved the publication of climate-related financial disclosures and new T2 operating hours.
DNB
Middle East conflict slows Dutch growth, fuels inflation
The war in the Middle East is impacting the Dutch economy, leading to slower growth and higher inflation.
BBK
German economy slows, inflation rises; fiscal policy supports growth
The Bundesbank's new forecast for Germany indicates that the Middle East conflict is temporarily halting the economic recovery.
Papers
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BDI
Italian network model: Shock propagation and policy evaluation
Banca d'Italia researchers developed a quantitative framework to study shock propagation in the Italian economy.
BDI
Italian firms rely on internal funds for green investments
A Banca d'Italia study reveals that just over a quarter of Italian firms undertook green investments between 2021 and 2024.
BDI
Italy's capital accumulation lags euro area peers
A Banca d'Italia paper compares Italy's weak capital accumulation with Germany, France, and Spain since 2000.
Speeches
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ECB
Green transition needs €477bn annually, private capital key
ECB President Christine Lagarde informed MEP Bruno Gonçalves that the EU requires an additional €477 billion annually for green investments.
BOJ
Kamiyama flags NBFI growth, risks to Japan's financial system
Bank of Japan Executive Director Kamiyama highlighted the growing role of non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs) and investment funds at the AIMA Japan Annual Forum on May 14. He discussed their global expansion, characteristics in Japan, and potential risks to financial system stability.
BOJ
Kamiyama: BOJ advances CBDC, reorganizes discussion groups
Bank of Japan Executive Director Kazushige Kamiyama announced that no critical technical issues have been identified for the social implementation of a central bank digital currency.
SSM
Donnery: Supervision adapts to complex risk landscape
Sharon Donnery, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, emphasized the critical role of banking supervision in maintaining public trust.
Data
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BDI
EU net borrowing 3.1%, Euro area 2.9% in 2025
Banca d'Italia has published its Public Finance Statistics for the European Union, detailing general government net borrowing at 3.1 percent for the EU and 2.9 percent for the Euro area in 2025.
BOE
UK public inflation expectations rise, BoE satisfaction falls
The Bank of England's latest quarterly Inflation Attitudes Survey reveals a notable increase in public expectations for inflation over the coming year.
BDI
Italian economy: GDP growth moderates, inflation rises in May
Banca d'Italia's June 2026 'The Italian economy in brief' reports moderate GDP growth of 0.3 percent in Q1 2026.
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DNB
DNB models high energy price impact on growth, inflation
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has published two scenarios in its Spring Projections illustrating the potential impact of prolonged high energy prices.
DNB
Dutch economy: Inflation, growth, deficit, housing, wages
The Dutch economy faces a slowdown in 2026, with inflation higher than expected and the budget deficit exceeding the European limit.
CBI
CBI Governor details rate hike, Irish GDP volatility
The ECB Governing Council raised interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the Deposit Facility Rate to 2.25 percent.
BDF
Middle East conflict raises short-term inflation expectations
Business leaders in France revised their short-term inflation expectations upwards following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict on February 28, 2026.