Swiss National Bank
A page on central banks in our global economy coverage, part of our world reporting, alongside the 12 reports filed on it so far.
Fed Finalizes Stress Test Overhaul to Halve Capital
The Federal Reserve has approved a major overhaul of its annual bank stress tests, introducing an averaging mechanism expected to cut year-over-year
Swiss National Bank holds rate at 0% as global peers tighten
The Swiss National Bank kept its key interest rate at 0%, diverging from major trading partners now hiking to fight inflation.
Bank of England to hold rates as Fed and ECB
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, diverging from the U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank which both...
UK inflation hits 3.1% as fuel costs surge
UK inflation accelerated to 3.1% in August, driven by a sharp 23% annual rise in motor fuel prices. The data comes ahead of a Bank of England policy...
Oil Surge Above $100 Fuels Inflation Fears
Brent crude oil surged past $100 a barrel, raising inflation concerns ahead of key central bank meetings.
China's $54bn bank capital injection
China's Ministry of Finance injected $54 billion into eight state-owned lenders and insurers on September 6th, 2026, but the sum is seen as...
Trump Administration Pressures Fed Ahead of September Rate
With a Federal Reserve rate hike considered likely, the Trump administration is conducting a broad public campaign urging the central bank to hold or...
Fed's Warsh Faces Bond Market Volatility
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, appointed by Trump, leads the central bank as the 30-year Treasury yield hits a 19-year high above 5.3%.
Bailey: Frontier AI Risks Market Correction
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned G20 officials that advanced 'frontier' AI models threaten global financial stability by amplifying cyber
Swiss finance seeks ownership register delay
Swiss wealth managers are urging a delay to a new central register of company owners following a cyber-attack in Liechtenstein, citing security...
India's central bank subsidises diaspora to
The Reserve Bank of India's special deposit scheme for non-resident Indians has provided billions in subsidies to stabilise the currency, a report...
Japan's Yen Intervention Undoes a Risky Global Trade
Japan's recent intervention to support the yen has disrupted a long-standing global carry trade, with the US Treasury aiding the Bank of Japan in...