Iran
Democracy crucial to central banks’ independence, Wunsch says
National Bank of Belgium governor says invective is crowding out rational discourse
Energy shock causing limited economic harm – study
Belgian central bank blog warns current buffers may fail to keep global economy afloat if Iran war continues
Philippines tightens policy as inflation fight continues
Analysts believe decision marks end of BSP’s current policy cycle
Iran’s central bank chief says its oil exports are at zero
Governor adds that foreign reserves remain frozen as Trump vows ‘economic D-day’ against country
Brics in talks to link CBDCs and payments, says RBI governor
Central Bank of Brazil hunkers down on integrating Pix with other fast payment systems
Iraq receives $500m from Fed as government faces cash shortage
Oil-exporting country’s income comes under strain as Hormuz uncertainty persists
Podcast: How central banks evade sanctions
Iran, North Korea and Russia are increasingly sharing digital infrastructure and playbooks
Bank of England keeps rates at 3.75%
Split 6–3 decision points to divisions over inflation outlook amid escalation of Iran war
Bullock questions whether RBA has tightened enough
Governor says Australia’s economy is cooling, but more hikes will come if they are deemed necessary
MAS tightens ‘very slightly’, saying it will cap inflation
Unexpected move marks central bank’s second consecutive tightening decision
RBNZ says New Zealand faces greater risk of persistent inflation
Central bank’s chief economist believes monetary policy may need to respond ‘more firmly’
Malaysia holds rates amid ‘fluid’ situation in Middle East
Central bank has kept benchmark rate at 2.75% for 12 months running
Israel continues easing cycle following US-Iran ceasefire
Improved inflation outlook and strong currency mean further cuts are likely, expert says
Vanuatu holds rates and forecasts continued economic recovery
Pacific island nation’s central bank says reconstruction efforts, tourism, to drive economy
Lagarde ‘regrets’ forward guidance and Warsh plans ‘family fight’
Fed, ECB, BoC and BoE heads discuss inflation, uncertainty, AI, stagflation and independence in Sintra
Samoa to leave policy unchanged over coming year
Central bank expects inflation to rise temporarily due to effects of Iran war
Thailand holds with an eye on GDP
BoT says impact of Iran war less severe than expected but growth still ‘low and uneven’
BoJ’s June summary signals more tightening to come
Japanese board saw inflation quickening and said rates should be raised if this occurred
Hungary cuts by 25bp, signals more easing to come
Central bank says households’ inflation expectations have declined ‘significantly’ in recent months
BSP extends relief to lenders affected by Iran conflict
Central bank allows Filipino lenders to exclude losses on peso bonds caused by market volatility
Philippines and Indonesia tighten by 25bp
BSP says inflation ‘strong’ as BI’s focus remains on rupiah