Central banks

Warsh ‘regime change’ faces steep hurdles at sprawling US central bank

Kevin Warsh, a potential Fed chair pick, faces challenges in implementing his policy changes due to internal disagreement and economic realities.

Singapore investor demand for gold hits record high in 2025

Gold investment demand is expected to remain strong.

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.

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