Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
Credit shocks hit GDP harder in more equal countries – CNB study
Effects more severe in economies with lower income gaps, but redistribution can cushion blow
Oil futures gloomier than reality during conflicts – Feds note
Commodity has become hedge against macroeconomic risk, research finds
Monetary policy must be more agile during AI transition – study
Bank of Italy paper says inflationary developments offer more reliable guide than long-term r*
FSB warns global stablecoins remain untested in crisis
Complex cross-border regulatory structures have emerged, body says
Syria clamps down on unlicensed exchange and transfer activity
Central bank and interior ministry issue 755 warnings following field inspections
Trump sets up committee to investigate Cook
Courts had previously ruled US president had not followed due process in trying to fire Fed governor
BCRA challenges claim of $1bn loss on gold hedges
Central bank says derivatives transactions in 2025 reflected routine hedging operations
Tanzania, DRC and Kenya keep rates on hold
Countries face different risk factors, though Middle East conflict remains common thread
Stablecoins could let US firms prioritise some creditors – study
FDIC may be on hook if a bank issues coins before failing, Cleveland Fed researchers say
Uruguay raises rates for first time in 18 months
Central bank says hike is ‘proactive’ measure to mitigate risk of inflationary pressures spilling over
China hits back at criticism of yuan policy
PBoC denies devaluation claims, says other nations are responsible for their declining competitiveness
FSB calls for ‘urgent action’ on public liquidity backstops
Many jurisdictions at risk of having to ‘improvise under pressure’, report says
Political conflict triggers decline in investment – study
Bank of Spain paper examines impact of polarisation and gridlock on major economies