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Bank of Russia cuts by less than expected
Governor cites pro-inflationary risks for decision to ease by 25bp rather than the anticipated 50bp
Brazil cuts rates to 14.25% despite worsening inflation
Copom forecasts 5.2% price growth for 2026 and 3.7% by end of 2027
Switzerland and Norway hold, Czech Republic and Moldova hike
SNB says inflation uptick is temporary, while CNB and Norges Bank highlight wage pressures
BoE holds interest rates at 3.75%
Governor says he would respond ‘promptly’ to stronger second-round effects of Iran war
Central banks must not outsource critical thinking to AI – panel
As uses for the tools proliferate, central bankers weigh up how to use them safely and ethically
Philippines and Indonesia tighten by 25bp
BSP says inflation ‘strong’ as BI’s focus remains on rupiah
Foreign central banks can soon repo Chinese bonds, PBoC says
Experts say move is likely to increase monetary authorities’ demand for Chinese debt
Fed holds rates in first meeting under Kevin Warsh
FOMC drops easing bias and forward guidance, as chair announces taskforces to improve Fed operations
Trust must remain bedrock of monetary system – panel
Speakers emphasised need for regulatory alignment and common standards as payments evolve
Chile holds rates for fourth time in a row
Policy-makers say balance of risks to inflation is shifting towards equilibrium
Uganda announces next step towards ‘cashless’ society
Central bank says limits on withdrawals are part of strategy to fully ‘digitise’ payments system
DRC’s FX upgrade part of efforts to boost currency – governor
Wameso says central bank is pursuing modernisation agenda to strengthen the financial system
Central banks must adapt to new technologies – panel
Speakers also discussed disaster planning and cloud sovereignty
Central banks face hydra-headed cyber threats – panel
Geopolitics and concentration risk mean attacks could threaten financial stability as well as operations
BoJ tightens to 1% and plans end to JGB purchase reductions
Governor absent as bank sets policy at 31-year high amid inflation risks driven by Iran war
RBA holds policy and says inflation is ‘too high’
Australian governor hawkish amid concerns of embedded inflation expectations
Tokenisation poses monetary operations challenges – panel
Officials tell Central Banking London Meetings that 24/7 markets can bring new dilemmas
Understand technology to gain digital sovereignty – panel
Avoid vendor lock-ins and prioritise critical functions in governance strategy, experts say
People moves: Adrian to step down from IMF
Plus senior appointments in Belgium and Botswana
Singapore to introduce gold storage for central banks
MAS plans OTC clearing in local time, gold financial products and other bullion-related initiatives
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