Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
ECB to introduce structural bond portfolio and LTROs – Schnabel
Executive board member says QT worries have not materialised
GCC central banks follow Fed by reducing rates
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain opt for 25bp cuts, while Qatar loosens by 30bp
Banxico working paper tackles ‘loan puzzle’
Study finds that banks increase credit to low-delinquency sectors following policy tightening
IMF paper tracks banks that are ‘keeping coal alive’
Pull-back of many lenders is leaving concentrated exposures and roll-over risk
Europe’s central banks diverge on monetary policy
Norway holds, while Albania, Czech Republic and Sweden proceed with cuts
Bank of England cuts policy rate to 4.75%
Policy committee votes by 8–1 to reduce bank rate by 25bp
Brazil maintains tightening stance with 50bp hike
Policy committee cites strength of economy and external uncertainty as reasons for unanimous decision
CBDCs may need to replace stablecoins – Treasury committee
US advisory body calls for creation of unified ledgers under central bank auspices
BdF deputy governor softens digital euro regulatory stance
Beau says central bank money is safer, more liquid and less volatile than stablecoins
Rate uncertainty means firms hire and invest less – BdF study
European companies hoard cash and reduce dividend payments when monetary stance is unclear
BdF and MAS complete test on post-quantum cryptography
Technology used to secure emails can be adapted for payments, authorities say
ECB study highlights firms’ exposure to property downturn
Analysis examines risks to various classes of investor from exposure to commercial real estate