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This series is dedicated to providing accurate and timely news about central banking, with a focus on monetary policy, financial stability and regulation for anyone looking to understand the policy of central banks and what central bankers think about the global economy.

Central Banking Series

일본은행 우에다 총재 기자회견 발언

Sep 21, 2024 11:01 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

일본은행(BOJ)은 금요일 금리를 동결하고 소비에 대한 전망을 상향 조정하며, 견조한 경제 회복이 향후 몇 달 내에 금리 인상을 가능하게 할 것이라는 자신감을 나타냈다. 일본은행은 이틀간의 회의를 마치고 예상대로 단기 금리를...

Central Banking Series

Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for presidential election

Sep 20, 2024 04:53 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on Sept. 18, 2024, that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to a range of 4.75% to 5% the first time the cost of borrowing has...

Central Banking Series

Unemployment of 4.2% is a sign of RBA success, but it might not last. Here’s why

Sep 20, 2024 04:49 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Todays news that an extra 47,500 Australians found work in August while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% is a sign of success for both the government and Reserve Bank. Its a sign of success in dealing with the...

Central Banking Series

Fed Implements First Rate Cut Since 2020, Signals Start of Rate-Cutting Cycle

Sep 18, 2024 22:31 pm UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Federal Reserve made its first rate cut in three years, lowering interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday. The move is part of a broader strategy to support the economy as inflation pressures subside after a...

Central Banking Series

Central banks should be independent of government. But our research shows they are under political pressure

Sep 14, 2024 08:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Central Banks

In 2023, central banks, which manage the monetary policy of a country, faced unprecedented financial losses the US Federal Reserve alone reported a record US$114.3 billion (86 billion) operating loss. Losses like this...

Central Banking Series

ECB 내년 완화 수준 시장이 과소평가

Sep 14, 2024 07:59 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

유럽중앙은행(ECB)이 시장이 예상하는 것보다 더 큰 폭의 금리 인하를 시행할 수 있다는 분석이 나왔다. BCA 리서치에 따르면 유로존 경제 상황이 악화되면서 인플레이션 상승과 경기 침체 위험이 커지고 있어 ECB가 시장 예상을 넘어서는...

Central Banking Series

ECB 주요 인사들, 인플레이션 및 금리 정책에 자신감 표명

Sep 14, 2024 07:58 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

유럽중앙은행(ECB)의 두 주요 주주국이 유로존 인플레이션과 금리 하락 전망에 대해 자신감을 표명했다. 프랑스 중앙은행 총재 프랑수아 빌르루아 드 갈라우(Francois Villeroy de Galhau)와 독일 연방은행(분데스방크) 총재 요아힘...

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Economy

India’s Investment Upgrade: A Historic Milestone for the "High-Quality EM" Narrative

SP Global has raised Indias sovereign credit rating to BBB from BBB-, with a Stable outlook, indicating the agencys first upward change for the country in 18 years. This major step increases Indias long-term rating one...

Asian Markets Rally as Oil Prices Tumble and Middle East Peace Hopes Emerge

Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Wednesday, driven by a sharp decline in oil prices and growing optimism over a potential diplomatic resolution in the Middle East. The broad-based rally swept across the region,...

Australia's Inflation Eases in February but Core Pressures Persist

Australias consumer inflation dipped slightly in February, though stubborn underlying price pressures are keeping the Reserve Bank of Australia cautious about cutting interest rates anytime soon. According to the latest...

Oil Prices Plunge Over 6% as Middle East Ceasefire Hopes Ease Supply Fears

Global oil prices dropped sharply on Wednesday during Asian trading hours, with Brent crude falling below the $100 per barrel mark for the first time in recent sessions. The steep selloff came after emerging signs of a...

Currency Markets Show Caution Amid U.S.-Iran Negotiations

Global currency markets displayed muted movement during early Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious following conflicting signals surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. President Donald Trump...

Politics

Trump's Overhaul of American History: Museums, Monuments, and Cultural Institutions

Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping campaign to reshape how American history is presented across cultural institutions, national parks, and public monuments. Framing his...

Pakistan's Diplomatic Rise: Mediating U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Pakistan is emerging as a key global mediator in efforts to end the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, leveraging its unique position as a trusted contact for both Washington and Tehran. This diplomatic role could elevate...

US Accelerates Taiwan Arms Deliveries Amid Rising China Threat

Taiwans Defense Minister Wellington Koo confirmed Wednesday that the United States has expressed a strong sense of urgency in bolstering Taiwans military capabilities, with active efforts underway to resolve long-standing...

Trump Administration Settles Lawsuit Barring Federal Agencies from Pressuring Social Media Censorship

The Trump administration has reached a landmark settlement that prohibits three major federal agencies from coercing social media platforms into removing or suppressing constitutionally protected speech. The agreement,...

Cuba Receives Humanitarian Aid Convoy Amid U.S. Sanctions

Cuba welcomed a long-awaited shipment of international humanitarian aid on Tuesday, as activists from the global Nuestra America Convoy successfully delivered essential supplies to the island nation despite ongoing U.S....

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

SK Hynix Eyes Up to $14 Billion U.S. IPO to Fund AI Chip Expansion

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix has submitted a confidential filing for a U.S. stock market listing in 2026, with sources indicating the move could raise as much as $14 billion. The company intends to offer...

Meta Ties Executive Pay to Aggressive Stock Price Targets in Major Retention Push

Meta Platforms made a significant move this week by granting restricted stock units and stock options to several of its most senior leaders, including Chief Financial Officer Susan Li and Chief Technology Officer Andrew...

SpaceX IPO Filing Expected This Week as Valuation Could Surpass $75 Billion

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving closer to going public, with plans to submit its initial public offering prospectus to regulators as early as this week or next, according to a report by The Information citing a...

OpenAI Pulls the Plug on Sora, Ending $1 Billion Disney Partnership

OpenAI has officially shut down Sora, its AI-powered video generation tool, in a move that blindsided partners and staff alike and effectively ended a landmark deal with Walt Disney Co. The decision marks a major...

Golden Dome Missile Defense: Anduril and Palantir Join Forces on Trump's $185B Space Shield

Tech-forward defense companies Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies are reportedly joining forces to develop critical software for the United States most ambitious missile defense initiative to date the Golden...