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Uganda cuts rate for first time since 2021
Central bank head refuses to comment on World Bank decision to halt funding
Russia starts digital ruble trials
Sanctioned banks are participating in CBDC pilot
Bank of Russia raises rates in emergency meeting
Board says domestic demand is boosting depreciation’s effects as Putin adviser criticises governor
RBI’s Das calls for action on debt distress
“Bigger and stronger” IMF could do more to tackle widespread debt problems, governor says
Brazil’s CBDC to improve access to ‘intelligent financial services’
BCB expected to launch digital currency in 2024
Brazil governor promises to end high-interest rotating credit
Campos Neto tells legislators central bank achieved “soft landing” on monetary policy
Canadian CBDC would not improve inclusion, paper says
Bank of Canada research finds most citizens already have access to e-payments options
US CPI inflation rises slightly
Rising shelter prices cause more than 90% of increase, but SF Fed predicts they will fall
Too early to declare victory over inflation, says RBA’s Lowe
Outgoing governor warns sticky services inflation could shift Australians’ expectations
BoE paper analyses banks’ forecasting accuracy
Banks with better governance, including more senior women, make better predictions, authors find
Ghana opposition demands governor resign
Parliamentary leader threatens march after Bank of Ghana reports $5.4 billion loss
DRC orders huge policy rate rise at unscheduled meeting
Increase is needed to combat accelerating currency depreciation and inflation, MPC says
El Salvador’s central bank licenses Binance
Move comes despite growing international regulatory concern over crypto exchange firm
RBI holds main rate as food prices drive inflation surge
Indian central bank imposes cash ratio on banks as Das says food-driven shock may be temporary
RBNZ unveils climate stress-test scenario
New Zealand’s largest lenders will be tested on exposure to extreme weather and transition costs
High-frequency traders impose costs on others – BIS paper
Study of dark pools finds HFTs almost never provide liquidity, while raising the cost for all
IMF to make changes to financial assessment programme
Fund says FSAP should focus on smaller financial companies, business models and risk management
US regulators fine firms $549 million for using messaging apps
Feds say brokers violated recordkeeping laws by using WhatsApp and similar services
Shelter inflation set to fall significantly – SF Fed research
“Conservative” model predicts shelter inflation will be 0% in the US by summer 2024
Currency round-up: Austrian leader calls for right to cash
US Mint continues quarters programme; Bangladesh adopts “clean note” policy; and more
Reports of cash restrictions in Niger
West African central bank froze relations and closed local offices after July 26 coup
PayPal launches US dollar stablecoin
Company will publish reserves report in September
BoJ board member says sustained 2% inflation within reach
Firms may have become more willing to raise wages, some policy-makers noted in July meeting
BoE enters new phase of data transformation project
Team is now developing options to address challenges identified in phase one