Central banks

Japan’s long bonds rebound after Tokyo calls for market calm

Japanese bonds rebounded after a sell-off that rippled through global debt markets, but investors are worried there will be more volatility ahead.

Indonesia’s rupiah hits record low on central bank independence worries

The rupiah slid to 16,985 per US dollar on Tuesday ahead of a policy decision by the central bank this week.

Major power rivalry cited as biggest risk to global stability in 2026: WEF

A stacking crane moving shipping containers at a port in Long Beach, California. Geoeconomic confrontation topped the global risks in 2026, the WEF said.

New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity

Newly appointed governor of Reserve Bank of New Zealand Anna Breman looks on during an announcement at the parliament, in Wellington, New Zealand, September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Marty Melville

Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement

Japan's newly-appointed Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara arrives at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan October 21, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Global central bankers show ‘full solidarity’ with Fed’s Powell

Mr Jerome Powell himself has also adopted a combative tone in recent days, accusing Mr Donald Trump of seeking to wrest control over monetary policy.

Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hold a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Bank of Japan expected to hike rates to 30-year high

Higher Bank of Japan interest rates make Japanese bonds more attractive than other assets, pushing down their prices but sending yields – which move inversely – higher.

Gold’s dip a mere blip in glittering rally hinting at global monetary shift

A 500 gram gold bar displayed at an ABC Bullion store in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Gold held near a record high, finding support despite optimism global trade tensions are easing and hopes the US government will reopen soon. Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg

BOE warns soaring AI valuations rival dot.com bubble, risk sharp market correction

Stretched valuations for AI companies and challenges to the Federal Reserve’s independence have fuelled the risks of a “sharp market correction,” the Bank of England said.

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