Tag: Monetary Policy

As the U.S. economy navigates through uncertain waters, all eyes are on the upcoming inflation report, set to be released under President Donald Trump's tenure. This report holds the key to potential interest-rate cuts...

Swiss National Bank President Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve AssetIn a recent interview with the Tamedia group, Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel made headlines by dismissing the idea of including bitcoin in Switzerland's...

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda recently emphasized the importance of maintaining an accommodative monetary policy to support economic growth and ensure that inflation gradually moves towards the 2% target. This statement comes in...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is taking a cautious approach to the nationwide rollout of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as the e-rupee. Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar stated that the...

The U.S. Federal Reserve recently made a decision to reduce its benchmark fed funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%-4.75%, in line with expectations from the market. This move follows similar actions taken...

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) recently announced its decision to end its partnership with Project mBridge, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative involving the People’s Bank of China, and the central banks...

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, known for her support of cryptocurrencies, is planning to propose a bold idea at the upcoming Nashville conference. She wants the Federal Reserve to consider holding Bitcoin as a strategic...

The Federal Reserve's balance sheet has seen an increase of $2.6 billion, bringing it to $7.2 trillion. This rise comes amidst speculation about a potential rate cut as inflation cools. Despite the Fed's efforts...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently conducted a survey in the Middle East and Central Asia region regarding Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their impact on financial inclusion and payment efficiency. The survey...

Currency has played a crucial role in shaping human societies throughout history. From bartering to coins and paper money, the evolution of currency reflects the advancement of civilization. However, in recent years, the control...