Articles by Thomas Chow
Banxico board uncertain on pace of easing, minutes reveal
Members had differing views on inflation dynamics and effects of tariffs in December meeting
Brazil grants Paysafe licence for online gambling market
BCB gives UK-based company green light to operate as payment institution for newly regulated sector
Argentina secures $1 billion repo deal to boost reserves
Agreement with five unnamed international banks will be in effect until 2027
Bank of Portugal warns against fake news of ‘Ronaldo coin’
Central bank denies speculation about commemorative coin featuring famous footballer
Unfunded fiscal spending leads to lower real rates – research
Deglobalisation could limit ability of monetary policy to control inflation, says author
Mexico continues easing with quarter-point cut
Analysts think larger reduction is plausible but central bank stays cautious
Brazil digs into reserves again to prop up falling currency
BCB sells almost $13 billion of reserves as investors cast doubt on government’s fiscal position
BoE holds rates as UK inflation hits eight-month high
Decision closer than expected as members unsure about implications of government budget
Central banks ‘too slow’ on wholesale CBDCs, industry says
Report emphasises need for greater public-private collaboration and unified definition
ECB raises capital requirements for eurozone banks
Geopolitics and macro-financial shocks remain top priority for next three years, annual review states
Brazil raises rates again amid fiscal woes
Central bank tightens policy by 100bp in unanimous decision as inflation continues to overshoot
BoE’s non-bank liquidity facility to open for applications in 2025
Other central banks have shown “lots of interest”, says deputy governor