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Brics governors announce central bank capacity-building hub
Focus will be on sustainable finance, cyber security and AI
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
US agencies propose crypto rules after Clarity Act stalls
SEC plans would exempt firms from some securities laws
Tariff-induced inflation pressure begins to recede in US – study
Lower effective levies are translating into slower consumer price growth, St Louis Fed researchers say
CFTC uses emergency powers to overturn prediction market ban
Temporary US-wide ban would make financial instruments “waste away”, chairman says
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
Trump renews push to sack Fed governor Lisa Cook
White House formally notifies Cook of possible dismissal, and gives governor until August 26 to respond
Central Bank of Brazil delays crypto transfers to fight fraud
Latin America’s largest economy targets stablecoins after Trump’s tariffs against Pix
Europe’s central banks say ‘No!’ to priority Truth Social access
Monetary authorities do not see value in seeing US president Donald Trump’s posts immediately
Closer PBoC-CBL ties reflect China’s strategic aims, says expert
Central Bank of Libya to enter China’s payment system and bond market
Unclear whether AI will reduce or heighten inequality – Barr
Fed governor’s caution contrasts with Warsh’s more bullish stance
Lagarde ‘regrets’ forward guidance and Warsh plans ‘family fight’
Fed, ECB, BoC and BoE heads discuss inflation, uncertainty, AI, stagflation and independence in Sintra
Powell lauded for independence fight
Economists discuss former Fed chief’s performance on monetary policy and communications
Fed proposes accounts for fintechs day after Trump’s XO
Lisa Cook welcomes proposals, but Barr points to AML risks
Lane and Waller: research mix is extremely valuable
Central banks’ short- and long-term studies both benefit policy-making, Fed and ECB officials say
Lagarde at G7 meeting: ‘I always worry’ about bond markets
Leaders meet to discuss Middle East conflict, global imbalances
US Senate advances Fed chair nomination for Warsh
Separate vote confirming appointment expected later this week
PBoC expected to remain on hold following healthy PPI rise
China’s producer price inflation climbed out of long decline to 45-month high in April
UK needs closer EU ties in multipolar world – BoE’s Bailey
Governor urges greater support for multilateral institutions to solve growing global imbalances
Geopolitical shifts and the evolution of reserve management: adapting to a new reality
How great power rivalry affects central bank portfolios by the Central Bank of Brazil’s Ricardo da Costa Martinelli
Prolonged Iran conflict poses stability risks – Barr and Woods
Fed governor and UK’s PRA chief also make renewed case for central bank independence