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BCRA renews $5 billion currency swap with PBoC
Argentina gets reserves boost, with new IMF deal expected to be finalised over coming days
Philippines resumes easing cycle with quarter-point cut
Inflation slows but growth risks increase amid “more challenging” external environment, BSP says
Trade fragmentation could depress growth – BoE
Volatility has increased “significantly” though market functioning remains “orderly”, FPC says
PBoC backs state fund’s efforts to stabilise stock market
Chinese central bank also fixes currency at lowest level since September 2023
Indonesia to ‘aggressively’ shore up currency amid tariffs
Central bank will intervene in FX market once it re-opens following week-long holiday
Australia moves forward with ‘ample reserves’ framework
RBA raises price of short-term repo and encourages lenders to recycle liquidity in private markets
Colombia holds rates amid government pressure for cuts
Banrep board divided after three new members join; country’s president says decision “unacceptable”
New Zealand to review banks’ capital requirements
RBNZ to consult “international experts” as lenders demand looser prudential treatment
Business models at heart of 2023 banking turmoil – research
Unrealised losses and uninsured deposits were not main drivers of crisis, Chicago Fed paper argues
Bank Indonesia ready to stabilise currency, official says
Central bank could intervene in FX market again after rupiah almost hit record low
PBoC tweaks lending facility as framework reform continues
Chinese central bank phases out MLF’s role in monetary policy by allowing dynamic pricing
Brazil delivers another 100bp hike
BCB’s battle against inflation continues as government announces more fiscally expansionary measures