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- 1Saudi Arabia's mBridge exit exposes limits of de-dollarisation▼Opinion | Saudi Arabia’s mBridge exit shows the limits of financial de-dollarisation
Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from mBridge, the cross-border digital currency project backed by the Bank for International Settlements that aimed to enable central banks to settle payments without the dollar. Commentators argue the move shows the limits of efforts to build alternatives to dollar-based finance, with Riyadh prioritising its currency peg and close financial ties to the United States over BRICS-style de-dollarisation ambitions.
- 2India shares post worst month since March on oil and rate fears●India benchmark shares log worst month since March as oil, global rate hikes spark outflows
India's benchmark share indices recorded their worst monthly performance since March, with rising oil prices and expectations of further global interest rate increases prompting foreign investors to pull money out of Indian equities. Market watchers say the combination of higher crude costs, which pressure India's import bill, and hawkish central banks abroad has driven sustained outflows and weighed on sentiment.
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The Swiss National Bank has been selling francs in currency markets to counter a strong haven-driven demand for the currency. Safe-haven inflows push up the franc, hurting Swiss exporters and keeping inflation low, so the bank intervenes by selling francs and buying foreign currency. It highlights renewed pressure on Switzerland's monetary policy as global uncertainty drives investors toward the currency.
- 4Bank of England governor calls for 'right to intervene' in AI●We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss https://www. theguardian.com/technolog
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has called for regulators to have a 'right to intervene' in artificial intelligence, warning of a growing threat from the technology. Bailey argued that authorities need powers to step in as AI systems become more powerful and embedded in the financial system and wider economy. His comments add a senior regulatory voice to the global debate over how quickly AI should be policed.
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China's economy is facing a deepening crisis, and analysts argue that policymakers in Beijing are running short of tools to respond. Concerns centre on mounting debt in the property sector, strains in the banking system, weak consumer demand and slowing growth, all of which limit the government's room for stimulus and raise questions about how the slowdown will affect the global economy.
- 6Bank of Japan Signals Faster Interest Rate Hikes●⚡ NEWS Bank of Japan Signals Faster Interest Rate Hikes The Bank of Japan anticipates more frequent and rapid interest r
The Bank of Japan has signalled it expects to raise interest rates more frequently and more quickly, citing the need to act preemptively against the risk of inflation overshooting its target. The move marks a notable shift in Japan's long-running ultra-loose monetary policy stance, and markets are watching closely for the timing of the next increase.
- 7Gold prices in focus as war and rate hike fears build●War, Rate Hike aur Gold — ₹1.5 Lakh se kidhar jaayega sona? #bulltrack
Indian investors are debating where gold prices head next, with gold trading around ₹1.5 lakh. The discussion ties the precious metal's direction to two big pressures: geopolitical war tensions pushing safe-haven demand, and central bank interest rate hikes that typically weigh on gold. Analysts and retail traders are weighing whether the metal will climb further on global risk or pull back as rates stay elevated, making gold allocation a hot question for portfolios right now.
- 8BOJ policy shift opens door to faster rate hikes▼BOJ’s policy pivot opens scope for faster rate hikes
The Bank of Japan's latest policy pivot is being read as opening scope for faster interest rate increases. The shift signals a move away from years of ultra-loose monetary policy, with analysts weighing how quickly the central bank may tighten and what that would mean for the yen, Japanese bond markets and global borrowing costs.
- 9UBS sees shifts in Japan stock market positioning●UBS sees macro beta shifts in Japan stock market positioning
UBS reports that macro beta shifts are emerging in positioning across Japan's stock market, according to a note carried by Investing.com. The analysis suggests investors are adjusting exposure to Japanese equities in line with broader macroeconomic trends rather than stock-specific factors. The bank's strategists did not detail specific holdings in the summary available.
- 10Bank of Japan Signals Openness to Earlier Rate Hikes●🟠 UPDATE BOJ Officials Signal Openness to Earlier Rate Hikes The Bank of Japan is preparing for potentially faster and m
Bank of Japan officials are signalling they may raise interest rates sooner and on a more regular schedule than previously planned, aiming to stop inflation from overshooting the bank's target. The shift puts fresh focus on upcoming Japanese economic data, and markets are watching closely for what a faster tightening path would mean for the yen and global borrowing costs.