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Energy disruptions lift Irish inflation forecast to 3.5 percent
The Central Bank of Ireland has raised its domestic inflation forecast to 3.5 percent for 2026, citing Middle East shipping disruptions and energy costs.
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Trade barriers and energy costs erode European growth model
A Bank for International Settlements panel at the World Economic Forum detailed the structural erosion of Europe's post-war growth model.
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Emerging markets build resilience but structural growth lags
Core emerging markets have transitioned from 1990s vulnerability to macroeconomic resilience through independent central banks and floating exchange rates, according to a speech delivered at the University of South Africa on September 15, 2026.
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FinScope 2026 survey tracks consumer financial health in Eswatini
The Central Bank of Eswatini has launched the FinScope Eswatini 2026 Consumer Survey to examine financial health, digital access, and fraud exposure across all four regions.
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Chair links policy innovation to dual mandate at Jackson Hole
Marking his 100th day in office at the Jackson Hole symposium, the Federal Reserve Chairman stated that innovations in policy conduct help secure price stability and full employment.
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Himino weighs AI surge and weak yen on Japan growth and prices
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino outlined four major economic drivers affecting Japan, citing Middle East tensions, booming AI demand, foreign exchange moves, and accommodative financial conditions during a speech in Saitama.
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Policy rate may rise above 4.5 percent before year-end
Norges Bank may raise the policy rate from 4.25 percent to above 4.5 percent before year-end to curb inflation.
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Cybercrime doubles in Uganda, elevating financial stability risks
At the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference, the Bank of Uganda warned that rising cyberattacks threaten macroeconomic stability.
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Bitcoin transaction values vary by up to a factor of six
A Bank for International Settlements working paper shows that public blockchain indicators produce distorted economic metrics, with Bitcoin transaction values varying up to sixfold depending on methodology.
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RM10 billion guarantee facility expands credit access for SMEs
Bank Negara Malaysia has launched the RM10 billion BNM–CGC Guarantee Scheme to expand financing for microenterprises, startups and strategic sectors.
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Small economies must make strategic choices before shocks arrive
The Central Bank of Barbados opened its 46th Annual Review Seminar, calling on small open economies to look beyond basic resilience.
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Global Islamic finance projected to reach $9.6 trillion by 2030
Global Islamic financial assets are projected to reach $9.6 trillion by 2030, driven by expanding trade and investment corridors between ASEAN, the Gulf and Africa.