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Karahan: Geopolitical risks weigh on Turkey's disinflation
Central Bank of Türkiye Governor Fatih Karahan presented the 2026-II Inflation Report, highlighting that geopolitical developments, particularly the U.S./Israel-Iran war, have introduced significant uncertainty and inflationary pressures.
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Masu: Iran oil shock risks serious, Japan inflation drivers persist
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Kazuyuki Masu warned that the Iran situation poses a serious risk of price increases and potential shortages, potentially exceeding the impact of the 1973 oil shock.
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Al-Sayari: Energy security crucial amid Middle East conflict
Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, warned that the conflict in the Middle East introduces a new shock testing global economic resilience.
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Himino on digital money: Central banks must ensure singleness
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino highlighted the critical role of central banks in preserving the 'singleness of money' amid the rise of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.
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Al-Sayari urges global FATF standard implementation, virtual asset accountability
Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, affirmed strong support for Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards at its Ministerial Meeting.
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Al-Sayari: Global imbalances need targeted policy
Saudi Central Bank Governor Ayman Al-Sayari emphasized the risks of excessive global imbalances at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting.
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Eswatini validates green finance taxonomy framework
Felicia Dlamini-Kunene, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, opened a stakeholder workshop to validate the country's Green Finance Taxonomy.
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US birth rate decline driven by desire and medical difficulty
A Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta working paper identifies two primary drivers behind the falling U.S. birth rate: decreased desire for children among Gen Z and increased medical difficulty in conceiving across generations since the Boomers.
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Automation risks human capital traps, needs policy
A Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta working paper explores how automation impacts career dynamics and human capital.
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Study quantifies firm-worker match information content
A Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis working paper introduces an empirical strategy to assess if firm-worker matches are 'inspection' or 'experience' goods.
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Euro area geopolitical risk index reveals inflation, output costs
A new Bank for International Settlements (BIS) working paper introduces a geopolitical risk indicator tailored to the euro area.
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Uganda's BoU launches ESG and climate disclosure initiatives
Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda, launched two transformative initiatives at a Partners' Breakfast Meeting on April 29, 2026.