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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
Peru unexpectedly holds rates amid rising inflation
BCRP maintaining ‘hawkish stance’ by leaving open possibility of rate adjustment, economist says
BoE unveils animals that will feature on new banknotes
Public’s choice of barn owl, bumblebee and hedgehog to be supplemented by puffin
Philippines’ FX reserves fall to three-year low
BSP says levels sufficient following period of currency interventions and devaluations
Iceland holds as economy slows
Central bank keeps policy rate at 8% in unanimous vote
SNB could unwind tiering, but gain ‘not obvious’, Martin says
Vice-chairman defends Switzerland’s tiered approach to ample reserves