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Colombia’s unexpected rate hold draws fire from president
Policy maintained at 9.25% could mean fewer or no rate cuts in upcoming meetings, analysts say
Fed independence concerns raising risk premia – research
Authors of BBVA study say long-term yields briefly spiked amid rumours that Trump would fire Powell
Ageing societies limit monetary policy space – BoK study
“Super aged” populations cut growth and inflation, and weaken banking sector, authors say
More independent central banks take on greater risk – ECB paper
Low rates, tighter fiscal policy and good growth accompanied by higher risk-taking on balance sheets
BoJ holds policy and ups inflation expectations
Japan’s central bank says growth likely to slow then pick up again after tariffs’ effects diminish
Financial technologies are increasing AML/CFT risks – EBA
Crypto increasingly used to facilitate crime, while fintech firms prioritise “growth over compliance”
Chile cuts rates for first time this year
Central bank says more easing to come as US tariff threats on copper complicate outlook
BIS paper debuts new metric to gauge monetary policy stance
Index captures how size of central bank balance sheet affects borrowing conditions
ECB to apply climate risk to collateral framework
Move expected to reduce value of assets in bank’s refinancing operations
People: Olli Rehn to chair ECB’s audit committee
Plus: Gita Gopinath to step down as IMF’s first deputy managing director
Markets bet on cuts when Trump threatens Powell – research
Economists link attacks on Fed independence with expectations of policy easing
Kyrgyzstan tightens policy for first time in more than a year
Central bank raises rates by 25bp to keep inflation in check amid tariff uncertainties