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ECB holds rates as it waits for ‘additional information’
Lagarde says her need to speak out on wider issues was key reason for her announced departure
Bank of Canada tightens policy for first time in a year
Macklem says governing council made ‘tricky’ decision to hike rather than hold
Inflation fears prompt Pakistan to tighten policy by 50bp
Although price growth has eased slightly, it remains well above 5–7% target range
Oil discoveries drive persistent inflation increases – BIS paper
Price effects of energy discoveries concentrated in economies with inflexible exchange-rate regimes
French riots hurt investor confidence as budget impasse lasts
Deteriorating fiscal outlook and political paralysis unsettle sovereign bond markets
Philippines tightens more than expected as inflation bites
BSP expects price growth to remain high next year due to oil prices and El Niño effects
Georgieva: love it, hate it or fear it, AI is here
IMF MD’s ambivalence contrasts with Macklem’s cautious optimism and Anthropic policy chief’s bullishness
Little evidence of second-round inflation in UK – Bailey
BoE governor says economy more resilient than expected, amid signs of AI investment
Lagarde cools speculation of ECB rescue amid French debt woes
Central bank chief urges her home country to get its fiscal house in order
Singapore surprises with pause in tightening cycle
MAS says decision made against backdrop of rising inflation, but expects price growth to slow next year
Tanzania, DRC and Kenya keep rates on hold
Countries face different risk factors, though Middle East conflict remains common thread
Rising inflation prompts first RBI hike since 2023
Bank announces shift to calibrated tightening, with near-term rate cuts ‘off the table’
IMF flags gaps in Somalia’s financial reform efforts
Fund notes progress, but says central bank should go further to safeguard stability
Africa’s central banks diverge as Zambia delivers major rate cut
Mozambique holds while Sierra Leone delivers second consecutive hike
Goodhart and Pradhan on the end of monetary independence
The unanchored central banker authors speak about how ageing populations, soaring healthcare costs and rising fiscal deficits will force central bankers to compromise on inflation targets and bail out indebted governments
BdF chief urges French politicians to break budget deadlock
Central bank governor warns another stalemate could jeopardise France’s economic future
Mamerto Tangonan on the Philippines’ glocal digital ecosystem
Deputy governor shares insights on the nexus of wCBDC and digital sovereign bonds, multilateral payments governance and 'smart' global trade
Rising defence spending could boost European growth – ECB
But macroeconomic benefits depend on cutting personnel costs and imports
Switzerland, Sweden and Hungary hold rates, Norway hikes
Four European central banks announce monetary policy decisions
Czech Republic extends pause while Moldova raises rates
CNB leaves door open to rate rise while Moldova presses on with third hike since May
Ukraine’s ESG lessons from a war zone
NBU governing council member Olena Shcherbakova speaks about how environmental, social and governance rules can be adapted for dual-use and defence requirements