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Israel cuts rates by 25 basis points
Central bank’s updated forecast points to higher growth in 2026 than was previously predicted
Bulgaria becomes 21st member of the eurozone
Joining currency bloc is a “sign of belonging”, says governor Radev, as peers offer welcome
Renato Gomes on Pix, Drex and digital asset regulation
Brazil’s deputy governor speaks with Christopher Jeffery about pros and pitfalls of open finance, financial inclusion and crime on Pix, and the need to sideline DLT for Drex phase 3
2025: The year in central banking
A look back at the biggest and most popular stories of the year
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
How Bessent learned to stop worrying and love the T-bill
Short-dated issuance shows no signs of slowing. Some fear it could end badly.
New capital requirements will reduce borrowing costs – RBNZ
Lenders to hold substantially less than under previous recommendations
DBS becomes Singapore’s second RMB clearing bank
PBoC and MAS agree to deepen collaboration on securities, e-CNY and other areas
Hawkish RBA comments wrong-foot Aussie dollar rates traders
Governor Bullock’s unexpected rate hike talk led to stop-outs and losses
ECB looks to simplify bank regs, supervision and reporting
Recommendations include merged buffers, lesser reporting burdens and an easier life for smaller banks
IMF opens third China office in Shanghai
Institution and PBoC say new hub will conduct research into Asia-Pacific’s emerging economies
BIS points to ‘structural transformations’ in markets
Quarterly review cites higher volatility and gold losing its status as a safe haven asset
NBFIs could dent transmission – Bundesbank board member
Growing non-bank activity could diminish banking channel’s importance, says Köhler-Geib
MNB puts sectoral buffers in place as real estate pressure mounts
Subsidised loans have increased demand for property eightfold, central bank finds
Journalists and politicians are main critics of central banks
Benchmark respondents comment on their efforts to engage constructively with stakeholders
PBoC emphasises stablecoins are illegal in China
Bank reiterates virtual currency ban and says pegged assets fail to meet identity and AML requirements
Gold and bitcoin buys triggered Tether downgrade, says S&P
Agency explains why it gave world’s largest stablecoin its lowest rating for stability
Hedge funds cut BoJ bets after torrid year in yen rates
Dealers see lighter positioning after shock October election saw more than $300m of losses, compounding April’s pain
Serbia says sanctions on Russia pose financial stability risks
Central bank sounds warning as government threatens to divest Russian stakes in domestic oil refiner
BoJ board member says rate hikes should continue
Noguchi calls for cautious approach to ensure inflation target is met