The Japan Times53m ago
Japan does not lack qualified candidates to be the BOJ governor; what it lacks is a public institutional process capable of recognizing them. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/04/24/japan/choosing-boj-governor/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #boj #federalreserve #centralbanks #kazuoueda #jeromepowell #fed #europeancentralbank
Rethinking how Japan chooses its central bank governor

The future challenge for Japan is therefore not to depoliticize central bank appointments completely, but to build institutions that make expertise visible.

The Japan Times
Yonhap Infomax News5h ago
BCA Research forecasts favorable carry trade environment as central bank pause lowers rate volatility, recommending increased eurozone bond exposure while reducing US Treasuries amid diverging economic indicators between regions despite market pricing reflecting opposite monetary policy expectations
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https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=117351
WYM Mod13h ago

Japan's inflation accelerates after five months! Lim Hui Jie reports March core inflation hit 1.8%, driven by rising energy prices amid the Iran war. These global events shape local economies and influence the Bank of Japan's policy decisions. Strong analysis from Lim Hui Jie on these critical shifts.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/24/japan-cpi-march-inflation-iran-war-boj-rate.html #JapanEconomy #Inflation #CentralBanks

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)1d ago
German government slashes growth forecast amid Iran war fallout https://www.politico.eu/article/german-government-slashes-economy-growth-forecasts/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #FinancialServices #Interestrates #Centralbanks #Energycrisis #Energyprices #Supplychains #Competition #Investment #MiddleEast #Inflation #WarinIran #Economics #Conflict #Research #Politics #Exports #Markets #Energy #Growth #Banks #Labor #Trade #War
German government slashes growth forecast amid Iran war fallout

Merz’s government blames rising fuel costs and geopolitical shocks for renewed weakness, but economists say the coalition shares the blame.

POLITICO
World Briefly3d ago

Central bank leaders from the Fed, ECB, and Bank of England will participate in a Washington crisis simulation testing their response to a major bank collapse.

https://worldbriefly.news/central-bank-chiefs-to-take-part-in-washington-war-game-simulating-major-bank-co

#Banking #CentralBanks #FinancialCrisis

ABC Feeds3d ago

For the first time in decades, cash use in Australia has increased
By Ahmed Yussuf

A new report has found cash use has dropped by more than 50 per cent in almost 20 years. But there has been a slight increase in cash payments since 2022.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/in-charts-australia-relationship-cash-over-last-two-decades/106583510

#Currency #ReserveBankOfAustralia #CentralBanks #AhmedYussuf

Snapshot of Australia's relationship with cash over the past two decades

A new report has found cash use has dropped by more than 50 per cent in almost 20 years. But there has been a slight increase in cash payments since 2022.

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)6d ago
Canada’s Conservatives ask Carney: Where’s that US trade deal? https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/17/conservatives-carney-canada-us-trade-00878505?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #TradeAgreements #Bilateraltrade #Foreignpolicy #Centralbanks #Negotiations #Elections #Aluminum #Industry #Security #Netzero #Tariffs #TradeUK #Banks #Steel #Trade #Waste #Trade
Canada’s Conservatives ask Carney: Where’s that US trade deal?

Pierre Poilievre targets prime minister on tariffs and economy.

Politico
Yonhap Infomax NewsApr 17
Wells Fargo forecasts gold prices could reach $8,000 per ounce by 2027 driven by debasement trade as central banks shift from fiat currencies to neutral safe-haven assets, with the current cycle only halfway through its average 8.5-year duration despite recent 11% monthly decline following U.S.-Iran conflict.
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Wells Fargo Sees Gold Hitting $8,000 on 'Debasement' Trade

Wells Fargo forecasts gold prices could reach $8,000 per ounce by 2027 driven by debasement trade as central banks shift from fiat currencies to neutral safe-haven assets, with the current cycle only halfway through its average 8.5-year duration despite recent 11% monthly decline following U.S.-Iran conflict.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsApr 15
Former Bank of Korea official Shin Hyun-song emphasizes importance of coordinating policy perspectives among major central banks through F4 framework discussions
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https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=115636
Yonhap Infomax NewsApr 15
Former BIS official Shin Hyun-song emphasizes central banks' critical role in preserving monetary trust despite growing stablecoin adoption in digital finance
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https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=115586
Shin Hyun-song - 'Stablecoins Have a Role, But Central Banks Must Remain Pivotal in Maintaining Currency Trust'

Former BIS official Shin Hyun-song emphasizes central banks' critical role in preserving monetary trust despite growing stablecoin adoption in digital finance

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