Central banks
Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethink
IMF urges policymakers to ‘think of the unthinkable’
The Iran war presents a ‘guns and butter’ nightmare for investors
How long the conflict will last, and its energy impact, are unknown, but mounting global debt and inflation risks are all too real
MAS expands environmental risk management guidelines for financial institutions
They will take effect from September 2027, and comprise specific suggestions for banks, insurers and asset managers
Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rate by 25 bps
This is to further support an economy pressured by US tariff uncertainty and a strengthening baht
Will ‘Sell America’ end the dollar’s hegemony?
State and market-led pressure to de-dollarise could become mutually reinforcing, accelerating the erosion of the greenback dominance
China central bank keeps buying gold as bull run hits brakes
[BEIJING] China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 15 months, underscoring resilient official demand as bullion’s record-breaking rally was hit by a sharp market sell-off late last mont...
Bank of England holds rates after narrow 5-4 vote, signals reduction ahead
It has been moving cautiously as Britain has the highest inflation rate among the world’s big, rich economies
Diminishing returns from rate cuts set to test South-east Asia’s growth in 2026
Geopolitical risks and doubts over AI-driven expansion are reducing the economic impact of monetary easing
China’s central bank cuts structural interest rates to boost targeted lending
The moves signal targeted adjustments to bolster an economy hit by weak demand and imbalances
Bank of Japan puts self-defence ahead of solidarity with Fed’s Powell
BOJ is not immune to the kind of things happening with the Fed
