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The Bank of Mexico cuts rates
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Banxico cuts rates by 25bp to 7.5% - Central Banking
Mexican central bank follows in Fed’s footsteps and signals intent for more easing
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973770/banxico-cuts-rates-by-25bp-to-75
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German chancellor endorses using the Bank of Russia’s frozen assets as collateral for a loan to Ukraine
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Merz backs using Bank of Russia funds to help Ukraine - Central Banking
Frozen central bank assets could collateralise €140bn interest-free loan, says German chancellor
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/reserves/7973769/merz-backs-using-bank-of-russia-funds-to-help-ukraine
3 days ago
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Switzerland, Czech Republic and Hungary all hold rates
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Central Europe’s central banks hold rates - Central Banking
Switzerland, Czech Republic and Hungary keep policy steady
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973765/central-europe%E2%80%99s-central-banks-hold-rates
3 days ago
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Experts warn Trump’s upcoming review of regional Feds could erode another long-standing pillar of the central bank’s independence
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Trump’s shadow looms over review of regional Fed heads - Central Banking
Experts say president could use process to further erode bank’s independence
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/7973764/trump%E2%80%99s-shadow-looms-over-review-of-regional-fed-heads
3 days ago
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Argentina was insufficiently prepared for recent volatility, says former central bank governor
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Ex-BCRA governor: Argentina was not ready for volatility - Central Banking
But tax exemption on exports and US support have bought Milei time until October poll, says Redrado
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/reserves/foreign-exchange/7973763/ex-bcra-governor-argentina-was-not-ready-for-volatility
4 days ago
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ASX clearing and settlement facilities have failed to meet the expectations required of a critical market infrastructure operator, says Australian central bank
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ASX risk management still not up to scratch, says RBA - Central Banking
Australian central bank says exchange has “considerable work to do” after Chess settlement incident
https://www.centralbanking.com/regulation/securities/7973760/asx-risk-management-still-not-up-to-scratch-says-rba
4 days ago
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Powell and Bowman offer different views on monetary policy in speeches
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Powell and Bowman diverge on tariff and price risks - Central Banking
Fed chair and vice-chair for supervision both express concern for labour market
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/7973757/powell-and-bowman-diverge-on-tariff-and-price-risks%C2%A0
4 days ago
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Kazakhstan launches pilot for tenge-pegged stablecoin
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Kazakhstan launches tenge-pegged stablecoin pilot - Central Banking
Project is latest initiative to integrate digital assets into country’s financial system
https://www.centralbanking.com/fintech/crypto-assets/7973756/kazakhstan-launches-tenge-pegged-stablecoin-pilot
4 days ago
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RBNZ appoints Riksbank deputy governor Anna Breman as new head
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Riksbank’s Breman chosen to head RBNZ - Central Banking
New Zealand central bank’s first female governor recruited from Sweden following Orr debacle
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/people/7973749/riksbank%E2%80%99s-breman-chosen-to-head-rbnz
5 days ago
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Miran say he will continue to dissent from majority on FOMC
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Miran praises tariffs, deportations and deregulation - Central Banking
Trump appointee says interest rates should be 200bp lower in first speech as governor
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/7973746/miran-praises-tariffs-deportations-and-deregulation
5 days ago
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Riksbank cuts rates 25bp
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Riksbank cuts rates, teases end to QT in December - Central Banking
Swedish central bank says uptick in inflation is transitory
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973745/riksbank-cuts-rates-teases-end-to-qt-in-december
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Dan Katz to replace Gita Gopinath as IMF first deputy managing director
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Trump ally nominated as IMF first deputy managing director - Central Banking
Dan Katz has ties to US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent and former BoE governor Mervyn King
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/people/7973735/trump-ally-nominated-as-imf-first-deputy-managing-director
6 days ago
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China holds rates
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged - Central Banking
One- and five-year LPRs held steady as PBoC conducts 14-day reverse repo operations before holiday
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973733/china-leaves-benchmark-lending-rates-unchanged
7 days ago
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BCRA steps in to prop up peso
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Argentina sells $379m in FX market to prop up peso - Central Banking
BCRA intervenes for second time since implementing managed float regime in April
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/reserves/foreign-exchange/7973722/argentina-sells-379m-in-fx-market-to-prop-up-peso
10 days ago
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Japan holds policy rate
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BoJ holds policy as expected and plans to sell ETF and J-Reit assets - Central Banking
Two board members vote for hike, but all agree on sales that economists say will help normalise policy
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973721/boj-holds-policy-as-expected-and-plans-to-sell-etf-and-j-reit-assets
10 days ago
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Norway cuts rates again
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Norges Bank continues easing campaign with another 25bp cut - Central Banking
Central bank governor strikes hawkish tone, highlights increasing productivity
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973717/norges-bank-continues-easing-campaign-with-another-25bp-cut
10 days ago
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Bank of England holds rates
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BoE holds rates and slows QT - Central Banking
Maturity profile shortened as Bailey aims to avoid disrupting gilt markets
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/7973715/boe-holds-rates-and-slows-qt
10 days ago
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China and Hong Kong announce rate decisions
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China holds and Hong Kong cuts after Fed eases - Central Banking
PBoC leaves seven-day repo rate unchanged as HKMA eases policy to maintain dollar peg
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/7973713/china-holds-and-hong-kong-cuts-after-fed-eases
11 days ago
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189 countries now connected to China’s Cips
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China’s cross-border clearing system expands to 189 countries - Central Banking
Deputy PBoC governor Lu Lei says Cips processed $12.7 trillion of payments in H1
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/payments/7973712/china%E2%80%99s-cross-border-clearing-system-expands-to-189-countries
11 days ago
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Canada cuts rates 25bp
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Canada cuts rates amid rising joblessness and sticky inflation - Central Banking
Experts say state of economy puts central bank in a difficult position as it eases by 25bp
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/7973707/canada-cuts-rates-amid-rising-joblessness-and-sticky-inflation
11 days ago
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Stablecoins pose a bigger risk to financial stability in the US than in the European Union, says ECB vice-president
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Stablecoins pose bigger risks to US than to EU – de Guindos - Central Banking
ECB vice-president also expresses hope that “populist movements in Europe do not prevail”
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/economics/data/7973706/stablecoins-pose-bigger-risks-to-us-than-to-eu-%E2%80%93-de-guindos
11 days ago
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Bank Indonesia cuts rates again
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BI makes third surprise cut as lawmakers mull its mandate - Central Banking
Bank says 25bp easing aimed at promoting growth, pledges further monetary-fiscal policy alignment
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973704/bi-makes-third-surprise-cut-as-lawmakers-mull-its-mandate
12 days ago
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Growth of non-dollar-based stablecoins could weaken the US currency’s role as a medium of exchange, warns BdF deputy
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Non-dollar stablecoins could spur greenback’s decline – BdF deputy - Central Banking
Central banks should embrace, not oppose, financial innovation, Bénassy-Quéré argues
https://www.centralbanking.com/fintech/7973699/non-dollar-stablecoins-could-spur-greenback%E2%80%99s-decline-%E2%80%93-bdf-deputy
12 days ago
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BoK minutes show sole dissenter in latest decision
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BoK meeting minutes show sole dissenter favoured rate cut - Central Banking
Board members agreed economy showed signs of recovery, but majority voted to hold
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973696/bok-meeting-minutes-show-sole-dissenter-favoured-rate-cut
13 days ago
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US Senate confirms Stephen Miran
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Senate confirms Miran, while court allows Cook to stay - Central Banking
President’s nominee and person he tried to fire will both attend this week’s FOMC meeting
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/7973693/senate-confirms-miran-while-court-allows-cook-to-stay
13 days ago
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BIS quarterly review says markets have “shrugged off” the shocks brought on by tariff announcements and subsequent policy uncertainty
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BIS warns of elevated equity prices amid ‘sanguine’ markets - Central Banking
High stock valuations “sit oddly” with fiscal sustainability concerns, according to quarterly review
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/financial-stability/7973690/bis-warns-of-elevated-equity-prices-amid-%E2%80%98sanguine%E2%80%99-markets
14 days ago
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Supervisors should ensure that stablecoins are backed by strong collateral instead of monitoring them too closely, says new study
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Less is more when it comes to stablecoin supervision – research - Central Banking
Strong collateral rules, not overly close oversight, prevent runs, says new study
https://www.centralbanking.com/fintech/crypto-assets/7973685/less-is-more-when-it-comes-to-stablecoin-supervision-%E2%80%93-research
14 days ago
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China and Indonesia expand payments links to allow settlement in local currency for all payments between the two countries
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China and Indonesia expand cross-border settlement links - Central Banking
Central banks also announce QR-based pilot for payments in local currencies
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/payments/7973681/china-and-indonesia-expand-cross-border-settlement-links
17 days ago
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ECB holds rates
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European Central Bank holds rates - Central Banking
Staff’s new projections look “similar” to those published in June, Lagarde says
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973676/european-central-bank-holds-rates
17 days ago
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SNB is to begin publishing summaries of the discussions during future monetary policy meetings
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SNB to publish minutes of policy meetings in transparency push - Central Banking
Summaries of discussions will put Swiss central bank in line with its global peers
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/communication/7973675/snb-to-publish-minutes-of-policy-meetings-in-transparency-push
17 days ago
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Former chair of RBNZ board says handling of Orr’s resignation was a failure but impact will only be short term
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RBNZ failed ‘test of trust’ after leadership debacle – ex-chair - Central Banking
Arthur Grimes says handling of Orr’s resignation was a failure but impact will only be short term
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/accountability/7973671/rbnz-failed-%E2%80%98test-of-trust%E2%80%99-after-leadership-debacle-%E2%80%93-ex-chair
18 days ago
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Without central bank collaboration, risks related to artificial intelligence and quantum computing could “spill over across borders”, warns Riksbank deputy
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Be proactive on AI and quantum, Riksbank deputy says - Central Banking
Authorities should collaborate despite geopolitical tensions, says Aino Bunge
https://www.centralbanking.com/fintech/7973670/be-proactive-on-ai-and-quantum-riksbank-deputy-says
18 days ago
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Bank of Burundi plans to work with UK tech and data provider LSEG to modernise the country’s financial market operations
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Bank of Burundi to overhaul country’s market operations - Central Banking
Central bank teams with LSEG to upgrade east African country's financial market infrastructure
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/financial-stability/fmi/7973665/bank-of-burundi-to-overhaul-country%E2%80%99s-market-operations
18 days ago
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Economists flag concerns about central bank independence in Indonesia
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Fiscal expansion raises concerns for BI’s independence - Central Banking
Central bank says it will align policy to reduce cost of government spending programmes
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/economics/macroeconomics/7973664/fiscal-expansion-raises-concerns-for-bi%E2%80%99s-independence
19 days ago
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Lisa Cook wins latest round in battle over dismissal
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Cook wins latest round in battle against dismissal from Fed - Central Banking
Court rules that Trump does not appear to have sufficient grounds to fire governor ‘for cause’
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/7973662/cook-wins-latest-round-in-battle-against-dismissal-from-fed
19 days ago
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A closer look at banks’ business models from the International Monetary Fund promises an improvement to traditional macroeconomic models
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IMF model links banks’ liquidity and capital adequacy rules - Central Banking
Lenders balance liquidity and solvency risk, paper says
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/economics/economic-modelling/7973657/imf-model-links-banks%E2%80%99-liquidity-and-capital-adequacy-rules
19 days ago
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Comment: “Payment systems are now recognised as critical infrastructures on a par with pipelines, ports and satellites” – Biagio Bossone
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The weaponisation of payments - Central Banking
Central banks must integrate geopolitical resilience into their payment oversight, argues Biagio Bossone
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/payments/7973644/the-weaponisation-of-payments
19 days ago
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Economists predict Canada will cut rates at next meeting
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Canada set to cut rates, given soft labour market – economists - Central Banking
Concerns over rising unemployment outweigh stagflation risks, say experts
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/7973656/canada-set-to-cut-rates-given-soft-labour-market-%E2%80%93-economists
19 days ago
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ECB working on streamlining its banking supervision procedures, says Donnery
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ECB working to simplify banks’ annual health checks – Donnery - Central Banking
Srep will become more tailored to lenders, says supervisory board member
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/financial-stability/7973655/ecb-working-to-simplify-banks%E2%80%99-annual-health-checks-%E2%80%93-donnery
19 days ago
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Brazil steps up security for financial system
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Brazil steps up financial system security after hacks - Central Banking
Institutions face transaction limits and risk management audits after criminals targeted at least $315m
https://www.centralbanking.com/fintech/cyber/7973651/brazil-steps-up-financial-system-security-after-hacks
20 days ago
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SNB has high barriers for any return to negative interest rates, says board chair
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Bar for going back into negative rates is high – SNB chair - Central Banking
Schlegel says impact on pensions and savers means caution would be warranted
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/7973647/bar-for-going-back-into-negative-rates-is-high-%E2%80%93-snb-chair
21 days ago
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Nexus CEO expects three countries to be connected by 2027
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Nexus will connect at least three Asian countries by 2027 – CEO - Central Banking
Company expects to announce winning bidder for contract to build payments platform by year’s end
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/payments/7973646/nexus-will-connect-at-least-three-asian-countries-by-2027-%E2%80%93-ceo
21 days ago
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ECB renews swap line with PBoC
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China and eurozone renew €45 billion liquidity line - Central Banking
ECB says three-year swap deal will protect against disruptions in renminbi market
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/currency/demand/7973645/china-and-eurozone-renew-%E2%82%AC45-billion-liquidity-line
21 days ago
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Trump’s tariff announcement triggered demand for dollar-backed stablecoins, paper finds
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‘Liberation Day’ triggered demand for dollar-backed stablecoins - Central Banking
Researchers find effect was stronger in countries subject to higher US tariffs
https://www.centralbanking.com/fintech/crypto-assets/7973638/%E2%80%98liberation-day%E2%80%99-triggered-demand-for-dollar-backed-stablecoins
23 days ago
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Stephen Miran claims work on climate risk is the biggest threat to Fed independence
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Miran claims climate work is real threat to Fed independence - Central Banking
Nominee would ‘forcefully push back’ on bank incorporating global warming risks in its assessments
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/7973636/miran-claims-climate-work-is-real-threat-to-fed-independence
23 days ago
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Poland cuts rates
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Poland cuts rates by 25 basis points - Central Banking
Economy continues to grow thanks to domestic demand, central bank says
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/monetary-policy-decisions/7973634/poland-cuts-rates-by-25-basis-points
24 days ago
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Survey finds more economists expect Singapore to ease policy
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More economists expect MAS to ease policy next month - Central Banking
Singapore survey finds most still expect no change to country’s currency exchange band
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/7973632/more-economists-expect-mas-to-ease-policy-next-month
24 days ago
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Piero Cipollone answers digital euro questions at European Parliament
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ECB’s Cipollone reveals plans for digital euro infrastructure - Central Banking
Mobile app to enable “basic functionality”, with transactions processed in three different regions
https://www.centralbanking.com/fintech/cbdc/7973631/ecb%E2%80%99s-cipollone-reveals-plans-for-digital-euro-infrastructure
24 days ago
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Two Republican senators say they will not consider any replacement for Lisa Cook until a court has ruled on the legality of her ‘dismissal’
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Senate unlikely to replace Cook during litigation - Central Banking
Republicans on key committee will not consider nominees until court rules on legality of her dismissal
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/7973629/senate-unlikely-to-replace-cook-during-litigation
24 days ago
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Mamo Mihretu resigns as governor of Ethiopia’s central bank
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Ethiopian governor resigns - Central Banking
Mihretu to leave central bank following two years characterised by major economic reforms
https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/governance/people/7973628/ethiopian-governor-resigns
25 days ago
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