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No changes to Fed swap lines, Lagarde worried about ‘truth’ – panel
Fed, ECB, BoE, BoJ and BoK governors discuss tariffs, stablecoins, r*, scenario analyses and the future
Economists denounce Trump’s ‘bullying’ of Fed chair
Experts also back Powell’s assessment rates would probably be lower were it not for tariffs
Hong Kong intervenes once again to protect currency peg
Intervention is HKMA’s second at weak end of HKD/USD band in less than a week, with more likely
Benchmarking
Book notes: Our dollar, your problem, by Kenneth Rogoff
An excellent overview of the evolution of the world economy during the last seven decades, and a warning against complacency
Central bank gold purchases rise in May
WGC says net purchases hit 20 tonnes as appetite among monetary authorities remains strong
Pillar 2 supervisory requirements broadly decided at national level
Only 15% of authorities operate regional supervision offices
Climate change among issues that became ‘taboo’ during QE – study
Central banks also exercised “strategic silence” on house prices to avoid becoming politicised
The future of money
Central banks may require more flexible inflation targets and facilitate wider payments interoperability to maintain trust and the ‘singleness’ of money. By Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput
ECB announces dual-track DLT strategy
Short-term programme connecting platforms and Target services to launch in 2026
Paraguay’s Carvallo Spalding on resilience and cutting its inflation target
The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) governor speaks about lowering the inflation target to 3.5%, opening up to foreign investors and promoting inclusion through digital payments
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Finland’s Välimäki on the ECB’s monetary policy framework review
Bank of Finland board member Tuomas Välimäki discusses the benefits of a ‘hybrid’ balance sheet model to provide dependable structural liquidity without distorting markets
Global economy at ‘pivotal moment’, BIS says
Policy-makers must not forget structural weaknesses when dealing with near-term shocks, body says
Ex-OCC chief Michael Hsu on the impact of an America-first agenda
The former acting comptroller speaks about the future of the US Treasury market, Fed independence, financial de-regulation, the Genius Act and international co-operation
Payments Benchmarks 2025 report – cross-border connections
Benchmarks highlight progress on instant payments, ISO 20022 adoption and bilateral links
Central Banking Summer Meetings 2025
Ex-OCC chief Michael Hsu on the impact of an America-first agenda
The former acting comptroller speaks about the future of the US Treasury market, Fed independence, financial de-regulation, the Genius Act and international co-operation
European reserve managers express optimism over ESG
Panellists at Central Banking Summer Meetings celebrate sector’s maturity over past decade
Developing AI comes with geopolitical risks, says panel
Summer Meetings panel discusses infrastructure supply chains and where data is stored
Rhetoric on AI is rarely backed up by resources – panellists
Central bankers tell Summer Meetings their institutions seldom have enough to spend on innovation
Benchmarking
Pillar 2 supervisory requirements broadly decided at national level
Only 15% of authorities operate regional supervision offices
Inter-bank working groups
Facilitating connections between central bankers across the globe to promote the exchange of expertise and support collaboration.
Upcoming meetings include: Cyber risk management, social media in communications and upgrading forecast models.
A fractured monetary system
US policy is encouraging a transition away from a dollar-led, rules-based order
Trump's tariffs
Tariffs do not solve tensions but erode global growth – Lagarde
In speech to the PBoC, ECB president says countries with surpluses and deficits must both try to find solutions
Tariffs will raise US prices throughout 2025 – Fed governor
Kugler says progress on core goods inflation has been reversed and trade policy could make things worse
Credit lines help firms absorb tariff shocks – BIS bulletin
Banks can stabilise economy during crises by offering on-demand liquidity, researchers say
Tariffs not the only policy causing uncertainty – Fed presidents
Officials highlight risks from US administration’s approaches to deregulation and immigration
Awards
Central Banking Awards 2025: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Lifetime achievement award: Agustín Carstens
A driver of strategic change, respected in both emerging and developed economies
Central bank of the year: Bank of Thailand
The Thai central bank has countered government interference while fulfilling its mandate and striving to future-proof the financial sector
The winners of the 2024 FinTech & RegTech Global Awards
Seventh annual tech awards recognise excellence among central banks and the private sector
Book reviews
Book notes: Our dollar, your problem, by Kenneth Rogoff
Book notes: The measure of progress: counting what really matters, by Diane Coyle
Book notes: The political economy of central banking, by Alessandro Roselli
Book notes: Smart money: how digital currencies will win the new Cold War, by Brunello Rosa with Casey Larsen
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