Monetary policy
BoK leaves policy rate unchanged
Economists predict South Korean central bank will hold at 2.5% for remainder of year
US tariffs unlikely to halt progress on global trade – BoE’s Taylor
UK inflation expected to fall in near term due to trade diversion, MPC member says
NZ foreign minister attacks central bank chief for backing Powell
Breman told to ‘stay in her New Zealand lane’ after signing letter in support of Fed chair
Experts decry ‘show trial’ of Fed chair
Probe slammed as politically motivated attack on Powell for doing his job
BoE paper offers method to build narrative around forecasts
Process could support use of SVAR models in monetary policy process
Book notes: The London Consensus, by Tim Besley, Irene Bucelli and Andrés Velasco
The authors set out guidelines to address shortcomings linked to the Washington consensus, but implementation will be a challenge
‘Green’ banks face lower repo rates – ECB study
Researchers say climate transition risk has implications for financial stability and policy transmission
BoJ balance sheet shows policy normalisation progressing
Analyst says corporate debt sales proceeding, but equities selloff to take over a century at current pace
Israel cuts rates by 25 basis points
Central bank’s updated forecast points to higher growth in 2026 than was previously predicted
BoT details efforts to curb gold-related FX volatility
Financial institutions given new timeframe to verify gold transactions, with further measures planned
Winds of change 2026: managing opportunities
Shifts in monetary and fiscal policy are reshaping fixed income markets
Winds of change 2026: managing opportunities
Shifts in monetary and fiscal policy are reshaping fixed income markets
2025: The year in central banking
A look back at the biggest and most popular stories of the year
Scenario analysis difficult to get right, say BoE watchers
Economists welcome attempt to convey uncertainty but criticise aspects of central bank’s reforms
People: Lepushynskyi named NBU deputy
Plus: Grym gets new BoF role and Finma appoints insurance head
Russia makes 50bp cut, citing falling inflation
Central bank says pro-inflationary risks are still greater than disinflationary ones
Book notes: Money in crisis, by Ignazio Angeloni and Daniel Gros
This book should be essential reading for policy-makers at a time of uncertainty and technological change
National central banks hold rates across Europe
Albania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway and Sweden all leave policy unchanged
European Central Bank holds rates
Updated forecast includes higher inflation and growth figures
BoE cuts rates by 25bp in another knife-edge decision
Doves see cold labour market while hawks fear ‘structural changes’ in wage-setting behaviour