ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the critical importance of central bank independence in an increasingly challenging global environment.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson outlined three global economic developments, including elevated energy prices and AI advancement, that could impact the U.S. economy.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook discussed the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence for the economy and financial system.
Ida Wolden Bache, Governor of Norges Bank, discussed the central bank's use of macroeconomic models in monetary policy decision-making.
Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, advocated for a more ambitious European Single Market, emphasizing the need for genuine integration in goods, services, and capital.
The Bank of Mauritius' Monetary Policy Committee unanimously raised the policy rate by 25 basis points on May 20, 2026.
Riksbank Deputy Governor Aino Bunge discussed how artificial intelligence can influence the economy and monetary policy in the longer term.
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Junko Koeda highlighted geopolitical risks from the Middle East as a key factor influencing Japan's economic activity and prices.
Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability at the Bank of England, outlined the UK's vision for modernising money and markets through tokenisation.
Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia, discussed the RBA's inflation framework and the outlook in the context of the ongoing Iran conflict.
Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf presented the Financial Stability Review, noting intensified global risks from energy prices, AI-related stocks, and private credit.