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Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say
Central bank independence is again coming under pressure as policymakers push through unpopular measures to curb surging prices, prompting political interference that could erode trust and deepen the crisis, current and former officials said.
Exclusive: From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint
China's central bank is making a broad push to increase the use of digital yuan at home and abroad, several industry sources said, setting Beijing on a different - and potentially competing - path from the United States in shaping the future of…
BMO hires UBS banker to lead US M&A team, memo shows
BMO Financial has hired David Descoteaux from UBS to head its U.S. M&A team for capital markets and commercial banking, according to a memo seen by Reuters, finalizing a months-long search to fill the role as the Canadian lender combined…
Unrealised losses at US private credit lenders deepen
Unrealised losses at U.S. private credit lenders deepened in the first quarter to their worst level since 2022, while the amount of interest income they received in kind, rather than cash, stayed high, filings and data reviewed by Reuters showed.
Crypto Briefing
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposes using digital assets as loan collateral for small businesses
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposes letting SMEs use digital assets, virtual assets, and intellectual property as bank loan collateral, targeting July 2027.
Isaac Patka proposes DeFi protocol safety framework with multisigs
Isaac Patka proposes a three-multisig DeFi safety framework separating emergency, parameter, and upgrade controls. Over 90% of DeFi failures are operational.
US Central Command disables Iran-bound cargo ship with missile strike in Gulf of Oman
US forces disabled the M/V Lian Star in the Gulf of Oman as part of Iran's maritime blockade. The Treasury also froze $344M in Iranian-linked crypto assets.
BNB, Aster surge double digits ahead of Binance's Monday product reveal
BNB and Aster surged by double digits in the last 24 hours ahead of a new product announcement expected from Binance on Monday.
Business News
BofA expects Gulf states to back Bahrain amid geopolitical uncertainty
BofA expects Gulf states to back Bahrain amid geopolitical uncertainty
Gold Prices Surge 7% as Dollar Falls, Fed Rate Hike Bets Ease
Gold prices rallied sharply on Friday, putting the precious metal on track for its strongest weekly performance since late January as a weaker U.S. dollar, lower oil prices and softer Federal Reserve rate hike expectations...
Oil Prices Set for Steep Weekly Losses as Hormuz Deal Stalls
Oil prices fluctuated on Friday and remained on course for sharp weekly declines as uncertainty surrounding a potential agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continued to drive volatility across global energy markets....
Operator sought for waterfront cafe at Point Grey
THE hunt is on for a hospitality operator to open Lorne’s newest waterfront cafe, with tenders launching for the Point Grey venue ahead of its expected summer opening. The cafe is being built within the new Fisherman’s Cooperative building as part…
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Can It Become a Digital Finance Leader?
The following is an overview of the fintech ecosystem and its relation to wider economic development of Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2026.
Tech Weekly: Tech Stocks Rally on Hopes of Fed Pause
Welcome to the Investing News Network's weekly brief on tech news and tech stocks driving the market. We also break down next week's catalysts to help you prepare for the week ahead.Don't forget to follow us @INN_Technology for real-time news…
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RBA Media Releases
Designation of Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd under the Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026
Media Release Number 2026-25: The RBA has today designated Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd (Armaguard) (ACN 099 701 872) under the Cash Distribution Framework Act 2026 (the Act).
Financial Stability Review
Financial Stability Review - March 2026
The Financial Stability Review provides the RBA's assessment of the current resilience of the financial system and potential risks to financial stability. It is issued half-yearly.
RBA Bulletin
An Input-cost Decomposition of the Household Consumption Deflator
Understanding the drivers of inflation is important for monetary policy. Focusing on the recent period of elevated inflation, this article examines how production input costs, broadly defined as labour costs, business owner returns, dwelling rents…
Developments in RMB Internationalisation
Global use of the Chinese renminbi (RMB) has increased gradually since it became available to non-residents in 2009. Chinese policymakers continue to balance the push for greater international RMB use, while only incrementally liberalising the…
Statement on Monetary Policy
Statements on Monetary Policy
The Statement on Monetary Policy sets out the Bank's assessment of current economic conditions, both domestic and international, along with the outlook for Australian inflation and output growth. A number of boxes on topics of special interest are…
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