Global growth stronger than expected, fueled by AI and trade shifts
Banca d'Italia Governor Fabio Panetta stated that global growth in 2025 was stronger than expected, reaching 3.3 percent.
Michael Plumb, Head of Economic Analysis at the Reserve Bank of Australia, discussed the unexpected pick-up in inflation and the revised economic outlook at the 2026 ABE Annual Forecasting Conference.
ECB President Christine Lagarde outlined Europe's new growth model, emphasizing the need to turn its size into scale by overcoming structural barriers.
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) expressed unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and called for a stronger, more resilient European Union.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller expressed skepticism about the strength of the January employment report, questioning if it signals a true labor market rebound.
Banca d'Italia Governor Fabio Panetta stated that global growth in 2025 was stronger than expected, reaching 3.3 percent.
ECB President Christine Lagarde has detailed the remuneration of high-level officials and announced improved disclosure practices.
Banca d'Italia Deputy Governor Sergio Nicoletti Altimari warned that accumulating global imbalances, including public debt and trade deficits, pose significant risks to financial stability.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman stated that monetary policy decisions are based on future inflation forecasts, not current data.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called for pragmatic reforms to rebuild trust in the international order.
Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, stated in a Bloomberg interview that banks are largely managing climate risks, but supervisory challenges persist.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman outlined the future direction of bank supervision and regulation.