Gold
Dollar’s share of foreign reserves fell slightly in Q2 – IMF
Euro claims rose, leading to fall in proportion of US assets according to latest Cofer figures
Central bank gold reserves ramping up
Equities also on the rise, but remain idiosyncratic
Bolivia sells $35m to stabilise local currency
FX market volatility not in line with ‘economic fundamentals’, central bank says
Zimbabwe tallies progress towards de-dollarisation
Sustained single-digit inflation and greater demand for local currency are still needed, central bank says
Uzbekistan and Hong Kong formalise gold trade co-operation
Uzbek central bank stresses need to diversify country’s precious metals sector
China ups gold reserves by largest amount in nearly three years
Monthly increase is biggest since 2023 as PBoC’s holdings hit 76.7m troy ounces
DNB moves North America-held gold, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’
Dutch central bank insists it has ‘excellent relationships’ with NY Fed and Bank of Canada
How credible is Venezuela’s debt restructuring?
Aggressive timetable and lack of IMF involvement raise feasibility concerns for restructuring up to $240 billion of debt
Ghana’s gold board rejects responsibility for $1.7bn losses
Dispute follows claim by politician citing a report by IMF
Venezuela seeks gold return from BoE for earthquake recovery
Interim government and opposition agree to “concentrate efforts” to retrieve reserves held in London
PBoC reportedly vaulting more gold in Hong Kong
Report comes as city conducts trial run on gold clearing system and aims to become international bullion hub
Central bank gold demand bounces back to record high
World Gold Council revision points to slowdown in central bank demand in first quarter of 2026
South Korea to resume gold buying and may vault domestically
BoK’s reserves head cites geopolitical risks as motivator for institutional gold purchasing
Mampho Modise on payments reforms and the hierarchy of money
Sarb's deputy governor discusses conflicting crypto directives, wholesale CBDC plans, expensive remittance and a Brics gold-backed settlement unit
Book notes: Money: the inside story, by Rupal Patel and Jack Leslie
BoE’s latest explainer provides an entertaining and accessible guide to finance
Ghana holds rates for second time this year
‘Vigilance is the word’ amid heightened geopolitical tensions, says governor
Bank of Russia confirms new crypto regime
Law forms part of de-dollarisation and alternative payments push as Moscow seeks new ways to evade sanctions
Jasmina Selimović on managing Europe’s last currency board
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina governor speaks about building resilience to counter geoeconomic shocks, strengthening reforms amid EU convergence, addressing stablecoin and NBFI risks, Sepa integration, and capacity building.
Kenyan president signs new central bank law
Amendment provides framework for institution to offer emergency liquidity assistance
China allows its investors greater access to offshore bonds
PBoC ups quota as HKMA expands yuan funding and city begins trial run for gold clearing
Banque de France’s Denis Beau on supervisory reform
The Banque de France’s deputy governor speaks about suppression of the systemic risk buffer, proposals for a TLAC floor, and simplifying bank regulation and resolution