Central banking in conflicts
Bank of Israel governor warns government over debt
Yaron calls for new committee to determine military budget
Iraqi central bank blocks dollar access to eight lenders
US official praises “progress” but says some Iraqi lenders are still breaking sanctions on Iran
Israeli governor warns over war spending after rate cut
Government could lose economic credibility without fiscal re-think, Yaron says
Bank of Russia raises rates again
Nabiullina warns of “pro-inflationary risks” from increased government spending on war
Myanmar lets kyat float
Central bank also reduces requisition of foreign currency as war goes badly for junta
BCEAO raises rates 25 basis points amid inflation worries
Move is sixth hike in seven quarters, taking policy rate to 3.5%
Albania, Armenia and North Macedonia make policy decisions
North Macedonia pauses tightening as Albania’s continues, while Armenia faces 0% inflation
Crisis-stricken Israel has faith in central bank
Economists tell Central Banking the government must radically change fiscal priorities
Bank of Israel’s FX interventions reached $8.2 billion in October
Central bank approved $30 billion programme following Hamas attacks on Israel
Niger junta arrests, then releases, central bank official
Regional central bank had imposed sanctions on Niger after July coup
DRC says central bank needs recapitalisation
Government says BCC has no real equity as war and elections add to economic crisis
US sanctions Russia-linked investment bank in Hungary
Orbán government withdraws from lender called “spy bank” by opponent
Russia raises rates, Ukraine lowers them
High domestic demand pushes up prices in both countries
Bank of Israel holds rate as Gaza conflict continues
Central bank stresses Israeli economy remains stable, but predicts increased deficits
Israeli economy and budget will remain resilient, says Yaron
Bank of Israel governor expects inflation will return to target on schedule
Haitian government replaces governor
Prime minister also replaces three board members in major change to central bank leadership
South Sudanese president fires sixth governor
IMF praised central bank policies in May as country’s economic crises grow
Bank of Russia raises rates as Nabiullina warns over currency
Weaker ruble, higher demand and rising expectations are all driving inflation, governor says
Ukrainian central bank carries out second wartime rate cut
Sustained fall in inflation is likely to continue as food supply improves, NBU says
West African central bank raises rates as crises continue
Authorities cite “rising uncertainties at regional level” and reduced aid after wave of coups
Libyan central bank says it has reunified
US welcomes announcement after years of civil war division but calls for “concrete action”