Gold between continuity and change
What changed vs prior statement
- 01No material change in policy stance vs prior statement.
- 02Language essentially preserved across key themes of stability and innovation.
- 03No vote-record change.
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Welcome remarks by Mr Sergio Nicoletti Altimari, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy, at the Global Precious Metals Conference, Sorrento, 5 October 2026.
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