Australia
RBA says stability risks mainly come from abroad
Bank’s finstab report says financial system resilient but points to AI and geopolitical concerns
Warsh called for fewer FOMC meetings in July
Minutes show committee agreeing on above-target inflation but disagreeing over AI’s effect on prices
People: BoJ payments chief to join IMF
Plus: Australia appoints new monetary policy board member; Harrison to head comms at BoC
ECB speeches ‘twice as religious’ as other central banks’ – blog
Bank’s speechwriters use devotional tropes during times of crisis, LSE research finds
RBA remains on hold and says inflation still too high
Economists predict interest rates in Australia will stay put until mid-2027
Bullock questions whether RBA has tightened enough
Governor says Australia’s economy is cooling, but more hikes will come if they are deemed necessary
Asia-Pacific central banks say AI risks require ‘vigilance, agility’
MAS and BoT also sign anti-fraud MoU on sidelines of meeting involving 11 monetary authorities
Most Australians think higher rates cause inflation – RBA poll
Bank says widespread popular misconceptions illustrate need for improved communications
RBA outlines monetary tools for stimulus when rates are low
Central bank says additions to policy toolkit make it better prepared for shocks
QE reduces bonds’ safe haven properties – BdF paper
Safety is becoming ‘increasingly fragmented’ across asset classes, researchers say
RBA holds policy and says inflation is ‘too high’
Australian governor hawkish amid concerns of embedded inflation expectations
RBA flags risks posed by ‘acute’ geopolitical shocks
Australian central bank outlines short-term threats such as conflicts, sanctions and blockades
Euro ‘more appealing’ for both invoicing and reserves, ECB finds
Bank’s annual report on currency’s use draws on findings from Central Banking’s benchmarking
RBNZ to receive money from tax on New Zealand banks
Finance minister says levy to ensure costs borne by market players, not taxpayers
RBA felt May hike gave it room to assess impact of Iran war
Board members believed tightening would make conditions slightly restrictive, minutes show
RBA study finds no need for wider access to central bank money
Central bank says there is no ‘compelling case’ in report on wholesale tokenisation and settlement
Former RBA officials say budget offers no inflation relief
Economists say Australian spending plans will create modest fiscal expansion with some upside risk
BIS announces board changes
Panetta elected chair, plus new roles for heads of RBA, BCB, BoJ and BoK
Australian payments authorities consult on shared tech strategy
Digital IDs expected to become central in payments, as tokenisation forms parallel system
Thailand holds policy as expected
BoT says Middle East conflict has had direct impact on domestic growth
RBA ‘closely monitoring’ Mythos amid cyber security concerns
Bank engaging with other agencies and regulated entities as it examines implications of new AI model