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Goldman Sachs says undermining central bank independence has economic repercussions
An analysis by Goldman Sachs finds that reducing the independence of central banks like the Federal Reserve can contribute to ...
Brazil central bank to sign currency swap deal with China's PBOC
Brazil's central bank said Monday it will sign a currency swap agreement with the People's Bank of China, with a maximum ...
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How Should Central Banks Explore Central Bank Digital Currency?
It is in this context that central bank digital currency (CBDC) should be evaluated. If designed appropriately, CBDCs could allow central banks to modernize payment systems and future-proof ...
Preserving Central Bank Credibility: Addressing Threats To The Fed's Independence
President Trump’s longstanding criticism of the Fed Chairman Powell came to a head when the White House confirmed 2 weeks ago ...
Thai central bank chief sees limited policy space ahead of tariffs-induced 'storm'
Thailand has limited fiscal and monetary policy room ahead of what could be a prolonged impact from steep U.S. tariffs, but ...
Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 3.5% as inflation drops more than expected
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s central bank cut its key interest rate again on Wednesday, with lower-than-expected ...
Taiwan Central Bank Says U.S. Didn’t Make Forex Demands, Urges Calm as Currency Surges
Taiwan’s central bank has denied speculation that the U.S. asked the island to lift the value of the Taiwan dollar, convening ...
Brazil central bank hikes rates to near 20-year high, leaves next steps open
Brazil's central bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday in a sixth straight hike that pushed borrowing ...