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Hungary’s central bank completes carbon capture programme
MNB expects 75% reduction in emissions by end of 2025
Bank of Israel governor calls on PM to make financial adjustments
Amir Yaron writes to Netanyahu after agencies downgrade country’s credit rating
RBNZ opens consultation on more standards for deposit-takers
Central bank proposes “non-core” requirements in addition to prerequisites for licensing
Bangladesh Bank to start raising rates
Governor says further tightening will be needed as he seeks additional funds from IMF
SNB launches instant payments system
Swiss central bank says system will enable “final settlement” within seconds, 24/7
Bank of Korea holds policy rate
MPC members open to cutting rates in next three months, despite concerns over rising home prices
Poland’s top court blocks inquiry into central bank governor
Glapiński accused of politically aligned monetary policy decisions
Public sector pay rises ‘will not drive UK inflation’
Former BoE deputy governor says wage agreements’ impact on private sector prices is likely to be limited
Bank Indonesia keeps rates unchanged
Central bank sees room for cuts in fourth quarter, governor says
Bank of Thailand holds rates at 2.5%
Change of government poses uncertainty over major cash handout plan
Bank of Jamaica delivers first rate cut in two years
Inflation should remain within target despite Hurricane Beryl, MPC says
Turkey keeps interest rates unchanged
Central bank says people’s inflation expectations are more pessimistic than its own
BIS publishes centuries of data on central bank balance sheets
New “spliced” series extends back to founding of Sweden’s Riksbank in 17th century
Sweden’s central bank cuts rates by 25bp
Sveriges Riksbank says country is in “mild recession"
Libya’s central bank resumes operations
Move follows “safe return” of kidnapped official
RBA minutes reveal hawkish outlook after rate hold
Members considered hike during last meeting, MPC says
US housing may become increasingly affordable – paper
Authors cite income growth and housing price appreciation that trails inflation as contributory factors
Libyan central bank halts work after IT director abducted
Kidnapping comes after armed protesters call for governor’s resignation
SNB lowers sight deposit remuneration threshold factor
Central bank’s payments to lenders likely to fall in short term
Uruguay holds rate for fourth consecutive time
Central bank projects inflation will remain with 3–6% target over coming two years
US and China bolster collaboration on financial stability
PBoC and Treasury strengthen communication channels for managing periods of stress
Brazil congress postpones central bank autonomy bill again
Senate committee yet to schedule new date for vote on proposed law
Lenders not ready for resolutions – EBA research
Authority finds commercial banks still unprepared for bail-in tool
MAS to conduct quantum security trials with major banks
Experiments on quantum key distribution aim to enhance financial sector’s cyber resilience