Official Record
Kazakhstan cuts main rate as outlook improves
Governor says inflation should keep falling but fiscal policy or Russian prices could derail forecast
Iceland raises main rate 50bp as inflation persists
Inflation is falling but central bank warns “strong demand pressures” remain
Cambodia and Laos launch cross-border payments link
Travellers from the two countries will be able to shop in their home currencies using QR codes
Prospects for Palestinian economy ‘bleak’, IMF says
Fiscal crisis and “volatile” security situation undermine hopes of recovery
CPMI-Iosco report surveys CCP tools for ‘non-default losses’
Losses from investment risk or cyber attacks could threaten a CCP’s survival, report says
Trump says no to third Powell term
Former president says he is “not a fan” of Fed chair he picked in 2017
Uruguay accelerates loosening as inflation hits record low
Central bank says monetary policy remains in “restrictive phase”
Uganda cuts rate for first time since 2021
Central bank head refuses to comment on World Bank decision to halt funding
Russia starts digital ruble trials
Sanctioned banks are participating in CBDC pilot
Brazil’s CBDC to improve access to ‘intelligent financial services’
BCB expected to launch digital currency in 2024
US CPI inflation rises slightly
Rising shelter prices cause more than 90% of increase, but SF Fed predicts they will fall
US regulators fine firms $549 million for using messaging apps
Feds say brokers violated recordkeeping laws by using WhatsApp and similar services
Reports of cash restrictions in Niger
West African central bank froze relations and closed local offices after July 26 coup
PayPal launches US dollar stablecoin
Company will publish reserves report in September
BoJ board member says sustained 2% inflation within reach
Firms may have become more willing to raise wages, some policy-makers noted in July meeting
US legislators draft bill to limit Chinese influence at IDB
Proposal demands public reports of Chinese influence and contracts at the development bank
German economy remains stagnant in Q2
Official figures show no growth as outlook for eurozone largest economy’s remains weak
Eastern Caribbean will drop UK monarch from notes
Heads of government decide to place ECCU’s symbol on new series of notes
UK inflation falls to 7.9%
Drop exceeds Reuters poll prediction, but headline rate still almost four times target
German inflation to fall again from September, says Bundesbank
One-off effects boosted inflation from 6.3% in May to 6.8% in June
ECCB launches new website
Updated site accompanies “virtual museum” on Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
UAE and India to create bilateral settlement system
Messaging link would remove need for Swift, RBI governor says
Ecuador refines more than a half-tonne of gold from small miners
Latest stage of gold purchase programme adds $36.1 million to reserves
US basketball chief: sovereign wealth funds cannot buy teams
Statement follows Qatari fund buying minority stake in owner of Washington Wizards