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Bernanke to lead BoE review of inflation forecasting
Former Federal Reserve chair will work with Bank of England officials
Banque de France says printworks are going ahead
Staff end strike as central bank agrees to appoint ergonomist to help in design of new plant
Algeria is applying to join Brics bank, says president
Country joins Argentina and Honduras on list of applicants
BoJ loosens yield curve control, raises inflation forecasts
Ueda says Japanese central bank has been underestimating inflationary pressures
ECB raises rates again but Lagarde says pause is possible
Eurozone banks to receive zero interest on minimum reserves
Costa Rica cuts rates again as inflation turns negative
Strong currency and base effects contribute to unusual readings, central bank board says
Bank of Korea to boost emergency liquidity over bank run fears
Central bank will lower rate and accept more collateral amid scare over credit union’s deposits
Fed raises interest rates again after June pause
Powell says FOMC may increase rates again as it faces risks of both inflation and downturn
Bank Indonesia holds again as inflation falls to target level
Governor says central bank is focused on keeping the rupiah stable
Ghana raises rates as inflation rises again
Central bank says reserves are higher and monetary financing has ended as IMF deal requires
PNG government orders central bank to release FX
Papua New Guinea police use pandemic law after dispute causes fuel shortages
ECB approaching end of tightening cycle, analysts say
Divisions on governing council are creating communications challenge
Pan Gongsheng named as PBoC governor
Veteran banking regulator replaces Yi Gang as Chinese economy faces growing challenges
Digital yuan transactions growing rapidly, PBoC says
But Yi Gang notes prototype CBDC currently takes up a very small share of cash in circulation
Russia’s Mir cards now working in Venezuela
Russian payment cards advance in Latin America, but get sanctioned by Canada
Government and opposition both reject Bank of Uganda rumours
Governor’s position remains unfilled 19 months after previous incumbent died
US banks need higher capital levels, warns Kashkari
Banking stress may re-emerge if inflation is entrenched, Minneapolis Fed president says
ECB consults banks on data management and risk reporting
Most of eurozone's largest banks do not have adequate capabilities
‘Disgraced’ former Chinese regulator becomes PBoC adviser
Liu Shiyu was accused of violating party discipline and taking advantage of his official position in 2019
Russian legislators approve Islamic banking pilot
Two-year programme may attract foreign capital or appease restive minorities
Turkish central bank raises rates by less than expected
MPC increases rates by 250 basis points but analysts had expected much larger rise
Stronger US dollar hits emerging countries more, says IMF
Credible monetary policy frameworks are key to cushion external shocks, report argues
Russian central bank raises rates and warns of more to come
Nabiullina says inflationary pressures are rising and warns of effects of bigger fiscal deficit
Sarb pauses rate rises in split decision
MPC votes 3–2 to hold rates at 8.25% after inflation falls within target range