Norges Bank Governor Ida Wolden Bache, in her annual address, outlined a global economy shaped by geopolitical tensions and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel explained the European Central Bank's monetary policy framework for reacting to inflation deviations.
Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye Governor Fatih Karahan presented the first Inflation Report of 2026, affirming a tight monetary policy stance.
Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, stated that Bulgaria's membership of the euro area marks a new phase of shared responsibility.
ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the need for Europe to prepare for geoeconomic fragmentation, outlining strategies for strategic autonomy.
ECB Executive Board Member Philip R Lane congratulated Bulgaria on its euro area entry, noting a smooth cash changeover and minor impact on prices.
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Kazuyuki Masu outlined the key factors shaping Japan's economic activity, prices, and monetary policy in a speech on February 6. He detailed the impact of US tariff policy, persistent inflation drivers, and the implications of real and neutral interest rates.
Bank of Spain Governor José Luis Escrivá highlighted the critical role of institutional quality for economic growth and social welfare at the VI Observatorio de las Finanzas on February 17, 2026.
François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France, announced his departure in June 2026 to lead the Apprentis d'Auteuil foundation.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman highlighted a significant migration of mortgage origination and servicing out of the banking sector.
ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized Europe's need for strategic autonomy amid rising geoeconomic fragmentation at the Munich Security Conference.