Economics
Time to be ‘amateur geopolitical analysts’ – ex-Obama adviser
Lazard CEO Peter Orszag says era of ‘supply side 2.0’ requires cross-disciplinary approach
Treasury buyback risks a (collateral) chain reaction
Rebalancing of bond tenors could stretch collateral links to breaking point, argues economist
The Fed enters a new epoch
Chair Kevin Warsh takes his first steps to transform the US central bank
Russia’s cashflow problem
Citizens increasingly rely on hard currency as military spending places strain on banking system and economy
Economics Benchmarks 2026 – model banks analysis
Additional data breakdowns shed light on staffing, model types and AI usage
New Zealand tightens policy as inflation remains above target
RBNZ says currently ‘lacklustre’ growth likely to accelerate after carrying out expected hike
Economics Benchmarks 2026 report – executive summary
Key findings from the benchmark on AI use, model design and data-driven research
Bessent believes BoJ will act in support of yen
‘I have information that the market doesn’t have,’ US Treasury secretary says
Book notes: The almighty dollar, by Brendan Greeley
The history of the currency that came to be ‘the dollar’ is the centrepiece in an otherwise confused book
Will Kevin Warsh’s communications gambit pay off?
Fed chair believes less is more with comms, but experts say time is ticking on his credibility
Philippines tightens policy as inflation fight continues
Analysts believe decision marks end of BSP’s current policy cycle
BoK delivers second consecutive rate hike
Central bank forecasts stronger growth as inflation remains above target
Economics Benchmarks 2026 report – advanced analytics
AI usage is increasing, but banks still vary in their approaches
China’s growth model may deepen tensions with US – paper
PIIE research says economic policies driven by ‘national security logic’ may be contradictory
Three veterans join Central Banking advisory board
New members have held top roles in Asia, Europe and the US
Tim Young on why UK is on edge of a fiscal crisis
In his final op-ed, the ‘rebel economist’, who passed away earlier this month, outlines the challenges Andy Burnham and the BoE will have to deal with
Brian Langrin takes helm at Bank of Jamaica
Former head of financial stability succeeds Richard Byles as governor
Economics departments use multiple coding languages
More than half of central banks use five or more coding languages and tools
People: BoJ payments chief to join IMF
Plus: Australia appoints new monetary policy board member; Harrison to head comms at BoC
UK has a new prime minister, but the same fiscal woes
Debt, spending and bond markets present challenges for Burnham and BoE, say former MPC members
Libyan governor sets out conditions for withdrawing resignation
Issa reportedly wants faster implementation of budget, trade reforms and halt to wage rises
Dedicated data units widely used in economics departments
Teams make use of varied microdata in their work
Guinea taps IMF funding as it prepares major mining project
Central bank is expected to implement governance and transparency reforms
Destry Damayanti tapped to serve as Bank Indonesia governor
Expert says nominee, who has served as BI deputy governor since 2019, will be viewed as a safe pick by markets