Central Banks
US farmers need extra revenue to make ends meet – research
Costs largely outweigh income generated by agri, says Richmond Fed study
CBRT says protectionism may drive up inflation
In MPC meeting minutes, central bank says tight policy has supported disinflation seen thus far
RBI governor encourages pooling of climate projects
Malhotra says pooling would reduce risk and make lending more convenient for banks
Forward guidance ‘partly to blame’ for inflation – panel
ECB should do more scenario planning, revise collateral rules and incorporate Taylor principles
Bolivia to purchase $1bn of gold this year to boost reserves
State-owned trading firm says it will continue to buy from local producers and sell to central bank
UK regulators cancel plans to impose new diversity rules
BoE’s PRA among supervisors stating that regulations could be ‘in tension’ with focus to drive growth
Iran’s central bank increases daily cash withdrawal limits
Move anticipates increased consumer spending over Persian New Year, despite ongoing economic crisis
People: Sarah John to become BoE’s COO
Plus: Bank of Russia’s former deputy governor joins commercial lender VTB
ECB framework needs ‘few tweaks’ – panellists
Digital euro is “even more important” in the wake of Trump CBDC ban, says BdF governor
Bank of Canada cuts rates by 25 basis points
Monetary policy “cannot offset the impacts of a trade war”, says central bank
Eurozone outlines payment verification system
ECB says new service will build on work by Portuguese and Latvian central banks
US homes not adequately insured against disasters – report
Philly Fed study says most households do not have coverage to rebuild following catastrophic damage
Ueda reaffirms BoJ’s exit from controlling long-term rates
Governor says surging bond yields are natural reflection of market expectations
Protesters occupy Irish central bank headquarters
Pro-Palestinian activists oppose institution’s involvement in sale of Israeli bonds
Issuing green bonds signals firms’ intent to cut emissions – BIS study
However, instruments are no panacea when it comes to tackling climate change, research says
Rates should stimulate economy in response to tariffs – study
Optimal monetary policy promotes employment and income, Minneapolis Fed paper argues
Rising long-term yields reflect uncertain sentiments – BIS
Latest quarterly review highlights diverging trends in bond, equity and corporate credit markets