Articles by Riley Steward
Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bp
Powell says effects of Trump’s proposed policies, including tariffs, remain unclear
Canada’s GDP revisions ‘raise questions over monetary policy’
However, experts disagree on whether central bank’s modelling was flawed and if it cut rates too quickly
Fed makes post-presidential election rate cut
Chair Powell stresses Trump’s election as president will have no effect on policy in the near term and he has no plans to resign at Trump’s request
Crashing the nth party: how third-party service provider risks compound
Cross-border collaboration may help deal with risks from multiple layers of outsourcing
Three plans for digital payments: India, UK, and BIS
Das, Bailey, and Carstens discuss complementary tech, commercial bank innovation, and common platforms
IMF panellists debate need for updated policy frameworks
Policy frameworks should be informed by pandemic lessons, say central bankers
AI combines age-old issues with new opportunities, say panel
Governors from Rwanda, South Africa, and Sweden weigh in on how AI will change central banking
Governors weigh macroeconomic risks at G30 event
Officials from Netherlands, South Africa, BIS and more consider debt, inflation and climate change
Emerging markets resilient amid global shift, governors tell panel
Smaller economies better placed to intervene during crises, say central bank heads
Governors differ on cross-border payments
Officials from Europe, Africa and Asia diverge over whether bilateral or multilateral links are best
NGO warns of unintended effects of US sanctions on Hamas
Charity says measures will stymie bank lending to reputable non-profits
Swift to conduct live digital asset transaction trials from 2025
Network’s head of innovation says functionality will meet increasing demand for digital transactions
Banks should account for Fed facilities in stress tests – Barr
Vice-chair says doing so would help alleviate stigma over using discount window
Nuclear industry says World Bank should resume financing
Industry bodies say Institution should allow nuclear projects to fall under “green bond” taxonomy
Experts split on impact of Fed’s new Basel III proposal
Economists divided over financial stability ramifications of vice-chair’s new capital ratios plan
FOMC initiates rate cutting with 50bp reduction
Experts say Fed’s credibility is not on the line, but Powell remains under significant pressure
Sarb releases ‘first-of-its-kind’ payments study
Central bank claims report is first comprehensive analysis in Brics countries
Fed chair says time has come to adjust policy
Powell warns of ‘unmistakable’ labour market cooling in speech at Jackson Hole summit
US housing may become increasingly affordable – paper
Authors cite income growth and housing price appreciation that trails inflation as contributory factors
Medium-term US inflation expectations hit record low
However, expert says infrastructure projects could push prices to higher-than-expected levels
Did the Fed make a mistake holding rates in July?
Experts warn Fed not to signal “panic” but to be ready to act aggressively if needed
Trump says he would probably let Powell continue on Fed board
If he is “doing the right thing”, Jerome Powell can serve out his term, former president says
Powell warns of commercial real estate risks
Fed chair tells Senate further cooling of the labour market could induce a rate cut
‘Unprecedented’ immigration boosts US economy – Dallas Fed
Authors say there is reason to believe immigration is net neutral for inflation