International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Shipping congestion drives up inflation – IMF paper
Study of tracking data shows delays at ports are reflected in headline inflation
IMF and NBU rework models to reflect Russia-Ukraine war
Forecast process redesigned to take account of battlefield uncertainty and additional policy tools
Dollar will remain core to global finance – Saudi governor
US currency maintains strong liquidity and robust legal framework despite “hiccups”, says Sayari
Ken Rogoff on the dollar’s role in a fractured world
The former IMF chief economist speaks about Trump, central bank independence and the $20 trillion underground economy
MAS says support for IMF’s anti-poverty work aids stability
Central bank to provide $36.9m to aid fund’s work in Sudan and other underdeveloped countries
Tech-driven global growth vulnerable to shocks, IMF warns
Sharp market corrections could ensue if productivity gains from AI do not meet expectations
Philippines extends incentives for sustainable lending
BSP says banks can have up to 40% credit exposure for green projects for another two years
IMF paper urges regulators to merge IT and cyber rules
Regulation should reflect interrelations of IT and cyber risk, report says
2025: The year in central banking
A look back at the biggest and most popular stories of the year
Richard Doornbosch on central banking in a tempestuous climate
The president of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten speaks to Christopher Jeffery about addressing legacy financial scandals, transition to a Caribbean guilder, tapping gold holdings and managing a currency peg at a time of US policy uncertainty
China to continue ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy in 2026
PBoC plans to work with other agencies in effort to boost consumption
Bank notes: October to December 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Water scarcity threatens economies, IMF and BIS warn
Studies say impacts on growth, inflation, fiscal policy and balance of payments are likely to worsen
People: October to December 2025
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
IMF opens third China office in Shanghai
Institution and PBoC say new hub will conduct research into Asia-Pacific’s emerging economies
IMF has no mandate for SDR stablecoin, says Tobias Adrian
Fund’s capital markets head says backstops are also crucial if instruments are to live up to their name
Saudi fund leaves $3bn in Pakistan’s central bank for another year
Deposit accounts for around a fifth of SBP’s dollar reserves
Alexandre Tombini on LatAm resilience and growth amid uncertainty
The BIS Americas head speaks about the impact of the US tariffs, building resilience amid uncertainty and fostering inclusion through digital payments
Cryptogeddon: a user’s guide for central banks
How might monetary authorities react if a digital asset crash destabilised the financial system?
CNB digital asset portfolio is about real learning, says Michl
Governor says bank is not looking to simulate reality but ‘touch it’ with experimental bitcoin holding
Advancing sustainability post-COP29
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan is striving to assist the domestic and international transition to a greener economy, writes its governor, Taleh Kazimov