Macroeconomics
AI not having major impact on US graduate jobs – study
NBER researchers say changes in employment market are not statistically significant
Economics Benchmarks 2026 – model banks analysis
Additional data breakdowns shed light on staffing, model types and AI usage
Economics Benchmarks 2026 report – advanced analytics
AI usage is increasing, but banks still vary in their approaches
Economics departments use multiple coding languages
More than half of central banks use five or more coding languages and tools
Dedicated data units widely used in economics departments
Teams make use of varied microdata in their work
AI impact and usage growing in central bank economics departments
Regional variation exists, but adoption is increasing across the board
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
Indonesia unexpectedly holds, thereby ending tightening spree
Economists see room for BI to keep rates at their current level as rupiah depreciation pressures ease
Everything you always wanted to know about money (but were afraid to ask)
Rupal Patel and Jack Leslie, authors of ‘Money: the inside story’, speak about how central banks can improve their comms – and credibility – by tackling popular misconceptions about how finance works
Serbia holds rates for 22nd consecutive month
Central bank says it is continuing to pursue cautious monetary policy
Romania and Poland continue to hold rates
Central banks exercise caution as inflation and geopolitical risk cloud outlook
Data-driven approach needed to assess impact of AI – Lane
ECB board member sets out multiple unknowns as technology reshapes macroeconomic landscape
Thailand holds with an eye on GDP
BoT says impact of Iran war less severe than expected but growth still ‘low and uneven’
‘Glory days’ of central banking may be behind us – Goodhart
Former BoE MPC member warns central banks will struggle to combat inflation given fiscal pressures
Philippines and Indonesia tighten by 25bp
BSP says inflation ‘strong’ as BI’s focus remains on rupiah
Jim Bullard on Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC and Fed independence
The Federal Reserve veteran speaks with Christopher Jeffery about Iran and the US economy, the ‘good' AI bubble, cutting the Fed’s balance sheet and staff, and the need to clarify swap rules and recapitalise the regional Feds
Indonesia surprises with 50bp hike
Bank predicts Fed tightening in 2027 as it continues to battle rupiah weakness
AI might raise r* due to wealth effects – Goolsbee
Impact on natural rate depends on whether productivity growth comes as surprise, says Chicago Fed president
RBNZ rate setters ‘encouraged’ to share views under new charter
New Zealand central bank to publish attributed vote records after policy meetings
Gourinchas to step down as IMF chief economist
Research department head is returning to academia
Thailand holds policy as expected
BoT says Middle East conflict has had direct impact on domestic growth