Central Banks
Eurozone consumers shifted habits after tariffs – ECB survey
More financially literate citizens stopped buying US goods, consumer expectations survey shows
Trump ally nominated as IMF first deputy managing director
Dan Katz has ties to US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent and former BoE governor Mervyn King
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged
One- and five-year LPRs held steady as PBoC conducts 14-day reverse repo operations before holiday
People: Head of Bank of Mauritius to step down
Plus: Ethiopia appoints governor and EBA chair announces departure
BoE proposes reducing data reporting requirements for banks
UK central bank to phase out EU-era regulations in drive to reduce lenders’ admin costs
Central banks on average intervened in FX markets 21 times in past year
Minority of respondents expanded access to swap lines
Central bankers’ compromised immunity
Just how much legal protection should officials have from spurious lawsuits or wrongful dismissal?
Trump takes Cook’s case to supreme court
US solicitor general argues determining ‘cause’ is at president’s ‘unreviewable discretion’
Signalling sizeable spending spooks stock markets – ECB study
Larger-than-expected fiscal measures in times of uncertainty could backfire on governments
Esma needs dose of BoE agility, says official
Clearing house supervisor Giusto points to central bank's consultation on Emir as example of nimbler approach
Sarb pauses easing cycle as inflation ticks up
Bank cautiously optimistic about growth, but wary of expectations becoming unanchored
Bolivia’s forward gold sales are legal workaround – expert
Central bank raises almost $600 million in hard currencies by committing to sell bullion at future date
Argentina sells $379m in FX market to prop up peso
BCRA intervenes for second time since implementing managed float regime in April
BoJ holds policy as expected and plans to sell ETF and J-Reit assets
Two board members vote for hike, but all agree on sales that economists say will help normalise policy
Book notes: Private finance, public power, Peter Conti-Brown and Sean H Vanatta
A detailed history of bank supervision in the United States from 1789 to 1980
Majority of reserve management strategies unchanged by US tariffs
Some central banks have changed duration or currencies, but for most, business remains as usual
Bank of Ghana makes higher-than-expected rate cut
Central bank strikes bullish tone over prospects for economic growth and reduction in inflation
Norges Bank continues easing campaign with another 25bp cut
Central bank governor strikes hawkish tone, highlights increasing productivity
BoE holds rates and slows QT
Maturity profile shortened as Bailey aims to avoid disrupting gilt markets
China holds and Hong Kong cuts after Fed eases
PBoC leaves seven-day repo rate unchanged as HKMA eases policy to maintain dollar peg
China’s cross-border clearing system expands to 189 countries
PBoC deputy governor Lu Lei says Cips processed $12.7 trillion of payments in H1
Brazil holds rates at 15% with hawkish guidance
Rate-setters say they would “not hesitate to resume” hiking cycle if necessary