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Heatwaves are slowing growth, warns Bank of France governor

Heatwaves are increasingly becoming a drag on economic performance, according to the governor of the Bank of France, Emmanuel Moulin, who warned that rising temperatures linked to climate change are having a measurable impact on growth and financial stability. Speaking on French radio, Moulin noted......

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda discharged from hospital following treatment

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been discharged from hospital after undergoing treatment for an infected liver cyst, according to a statement released by the central bank. The announcement brings reassurance to financial markets and policymakers as Japan navigates a crucial period in its monetary......

UK stocks fall ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision

British stock markets declined on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate decision, while also reacting to global monetary policy signals and corporate earnings updates. The benchmark FTSE 100 index fell by around 0.9%, while the FTSE......

ECB wage tracker signals cooling pay growth despite inflation pressures

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reported that wage growth across the eurozone is gradually slowing, suggesting that recent inflationary pressures have not triggered a sustained surge in pay demands among workers. According to the ECB’s latest wage tracker data, negotiated wage growth is expected......

HDFC Bank plans $500 million dollar bond issue under RBI subsidised hedging scheme

India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, is preparing to raise at least $500 million through a dollar-denominated bond issuance this week, taking advantage of a subsidised hedging facility introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to sources familiar with the matter. The......

Toronto-Dominion appoints Geoff Bertram to lead investment banking division

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) has announced a series of senior leadership appointments within its securities division, naming Geoff Bertram as the new head of corporate and investment banking. The move forms part of a broader executive restructuring aimed at strengthening the bank’s leadership team......

African Development Bank and World Bank strengthen partnership to address Africa’s economic challenges

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank have agreed to deepen their cooperation in addressing Africa’s most pressing economic challenges, following a high-level meeting held in Abidjan. The strengthened partnership aims to improve research coordination and support more effective......

Swiss National Bank expected to keep interest rates at 0% through 2027, economists say

The Swiss National Bank (Swiss National Bank) is expected to maintain its key policy rate at 0% in the coming months and potentially through 2027, according to a Reuters poll of economists. All surveyed analysts expect the SNB to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting on June 18,......

ECB’s Nagel warns inflation pressure to persist despite potential Hormuz Strait reopening

European Central Bank policymaker Joachim Nagel has cautioned that inflationary pressures in the Eurozone are likely to remain elevated even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens in the near term, highlighting the ongoing risks linked to global energy markets. Nagel noted that any improvement in oil supply......