Central Banks
Monetary policy decisions, interest rate changes, and central bank communications worldwide.
Singapore Announced Gold Clearing System and Central Bank Vaulting Services
Singapore announced an over-the-counter gold clearing system and central bank vaulting services, with the Singapore Exchange to set up Loco Singapore clearing as the city-state sought to deepen its gold market role.
Bank of Japan raised rates to 31-year high and signalled further increases
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high and indicated additional increases, citing rising inflation pressures driven by energy costs, a weak yen, and geopolitical uncertainty from Iran.
Argentina Central Bank Head Met China on Currency Swap Overture
Argentina's central bank president met his Chinese counterpart in Shanghai, signalling a quiet return to talks on a currency swap months after Buenos Aires moved to unwind a Beijing lifeline under US pressure.
Egyptian Prime Minister Met Central Bank Governor to Review Economic Coordination
Egyptian Prime Minister met with the Central Bank governor to review economic coordination and discuss related policy measures and government-bank cooperation, state media reported on the meeting.
ECB reported sustained fall in carbon emissions across its Eurosystem portfolios
The European Central Bank said carbon emissions linked to the ECB and Eurosystem portfolios declined further, reflecting ongoing portfolio adjustments and enhanced climate-related disclosure, according to a press release.
European Central Bank reported continued decline in portfolio carbon emissions
The European Central Bank said in a press release that carbon emissions linked to its own and Eurosystem portfolios continued to fall, reflecting changes in portfolio composition and issuer emissions.
Japan Faced Short-Seller Pressure as Yen Declined, Echoing 1997 Asia Crisis
Short-sellers targeted the yen as Japan defended the currency using large foreign reserves, raising comparisons with Thailand in 1997 and highlighting limits on aggressive rate hikes because of high national debt.
European Central Bank Reported Continued Decline in Eurosystem Portfolio Emissions
The European Central Bank said on Monday that carbon emissions linked to its and the Eurosystem's portfolios continued to decline, according to an ECB press release issued on June 15, 2026.
United States Federal Reserve Shifted Market Focus From SpaceX to Iran Deal
Stock markets shifted attention from SpaceX to the Iran deal and the United States Federal Reserve as investors weighed whether new Fed chair Kevin Warsh signaled impending rate cuts despite rising inflation pressures.
China Launched Cross-Border Digital Payments Platform Backed by Four Central Banks
China launched a cross-border digital payments platform that secured backing from the central banks of Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the Financial Times reported.
China developed cross-border digital payments platform backed by four central banks
Beijing launched a cross-border digital currency platform that was backed by the central banks of Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, signalling a push to reduce reliance on the US dollar.
China unveiled cross-border digital payments platform backed by Hong Kong and Gulf central banks
China unveiled a cross-border digital currency platform that was backed by the central banks of Hong Kong, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to broaden non-dollar payments.