Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
Bessent believes BoJ will act in support of yen
‘I have information that the market doesn’t have,’ US Treasury secretary says
MAS proposes changes to Singapore’s stablecoin regulations
Amendments would see multi-jurisdictional and foreign stablecoins recognised
Anchor tokenisation in central bank money, says BIS’s de Cos
General manager uses Jackson Hole speech to champion tokenised deposits and reserves over stablecoins
Warsh declines to outline Fed’s reaction function
Chair tells Jackson Hole that ‘humble, never naïve’ approach will work and assesses US economy
Energy shock causing limited economic harm – study
Belgian central bank blog warns current buffers may fail to keep global economy afloat if Iran war continues
Botswana keeps rates steady, Rwanda hikes by 50bp
Rising inflation drives east African nation to raise bank rate to highest level since 2009
Tonga holds rates amid ongoing monetary policy reform
Pacific island’s central bank says inflation is running hot due to external price shocks
Indonesian lawmakers approve Damayanti as BI governor
Parliament also confirms deputy governors, with formal appointments set for next month
Low inflation depends on sound markets – SNB’s Martin
Bank’s vice-chair argues monetary policy and financial stability ‘reinforce each other’
Colombian reserve requirements impact settlement timing – paper
Cut contributed to ‘pronounced shift’ towards late-day settlement, authors say
Philippines tightens policy as inflation fight continues
Analysts believe decision marks end of BSP’s current policy cycle
BoK delivers second consecutive rate hike
Central bank forecasts stronger growth as inflation remains above target