Lagarde: Central bank independence tested in new era
ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the critical importance of central bank independence in an increasingly challenging global environment.
Banco de México Governor Victoria Rodríguez announced the central bank has concluded its rate cut cycle, holding the policy rate at 6.50 percent.
Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers and Deputy Governor Toni Gravelle presented the Financial Stability Report.
Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, stated that central bank money must adapt to the digital age to maintain its relevance and stability.
The Financial Stability Board's Deputy Secretary General warned of rising financial stability risks from sovereign debt and private credit.
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.