Exchange rate
Bank of Israel to sell $30 billion to stabilise shekel
Exchange rate fell sharply following Hamas attack on October 7
Bank of Japan steps up bond purchases
Central bank faces pressure to raise rates as yields on 10-year government bonds rise
Thai PM meets governor after unexpected rate rise
BoT said new government’s spending package is an inflation risk, as currency falls
Mexico and Guatemala continue to hold rates
Inflation is still falling, but Banxico expects rates will stay high for some time
Milei picks professor to be (last) central bank governor
Argentinian candidate picks dollarisation advocate for BCRA
BoT unexpectedly raises policy rate by 25bp
Central bank cut inflation and growth forecasts for 2023, but raises next year’s projections
Nigerian senate confirms governor and deputies
President’s nominees took over as acting officials last week after former deputy governors resigned
Bolivian reserves reaching critical levels, say experts
Central bank is depleting gold stocks to pay debt while monetary financing continues
South Africa and Egypt both hold policy rates
Sarb governor says job of fighting inflation “is not yet done”
Will the use of CBDCs improve cross-border payments?
International trials using CBDCs highlight significant architectural and practical challenges, writes Warren Coats
Turkey raises policy rates for fourth consecutive time
Foreign exchange rates little changed, despite president’s commitment to tight monetary policy
BoJ keeps negative rates unchanged
Ueda says more time is needed to assess whether rising wages are supporting inflation
Riksbank and Norges Bank continue increasing rates
Swedish central bank hikes rates to 4%, Norwegian to 4.25%
Asian central banks hold rates
Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong stay put
Nigerian president nominates new governor after Emefiele resigns
Media reports say suspended central bank head resigned while in security service custody
Bank of Russia raises rates as Nabiullina warns over currency
Weaker ruble, higher demand and rising expectations are all driving inflation, governor says
Myanmar official says Mir payments will launch in October
Central bank leader had predicted the Russian card would start circulating last year
West African central bank raises rates as crises continue
Authorities cite “rising uncertainties at regional level” and reduced aid after wave of coups
Book notes: Bold vision, by Freddy Orchard
Largely uncritical insights about the formation of the GIC and Singapore’s currency regime
Chile continues rate cuts
Central bank lowers policy rate as economy shows signs of slowing
Israel holds rate, but signals more hikes still possible
Yaron denies report he will not seek new term
ECB paper explores best response to inefficient capital flows
Exchange rate pass-through is key to whether policy should tighten or loosen, authors find
Jordan revamps forecast model with richer interactions
Jam2.0 adds a fiscal block and captures more complexities of central bank policy
IMF modifies deal with Argentina
Fund disburses $7.5 billion ahead of elections despite finding government failed to meet some targets