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Indian lenders have set a record by selling $8 billion in dollar bonds this year. These sales are driven by lenders utilizing a central bank facility that lowers the costs associated with hedging overseas borrowings.

Shorter-tenor India bond yields surged following an announcement that the central bank will close a special dollar deposit window for overseas residents. This closure is scheduled to happen one month earlier than originally planned.

Sri Lankan inflation is projected to slow toward the central bank’s target across the second half of this year and into next year. However, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe cautioned that fluctuations in oil prices remain a key risk factor for these economic projections.

Sri Lanka's inflation is expected to slow back toward the central bank’s target of 5%. This slowdown is anticipated for the second half of this year and will continue into next year. Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe provided this update on the economic forecast.

Analysts suggest that a rally in the Thai baht may be short-lived because the central bank is expected to maintain a dovish policy stance. This dovish approach is anticipated as support for an economy currently impacted by elevated oil prices.

The country's central bank warns that Slovakia’s industrial sector is losing competitiveness. This decline is due to stagnating productivity and rising labor costs, which are noted to exceed the European Union average by more than twice.

Warsh’s changes to forward guidance were implemented by one central bank, illustrating specific outcomes that occurred. Furthermore, Canada’s post-2008 playbook is cited as showing volatility risks associated with Warsh’s no-guidance Fed.

Russia's central bank proposed allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT to trade on regulated exchanges. This proposal follows a law that was signed by President Vladimir Putin last week.

The RBA maintained its key rate at 4.35% following a unanimous decision. Furthermore, the central bank indicated that it would hike the rate further if circumstances required it.

Opinions suggest that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to proceed with further tightening. According to one rate-setter, the central bank may deliver more rate increases than what current market expectations predict.

President Javier Milei announced a bill to overhaul the Central Bank of Argentina’s (BCRA) charter, making currency preservation its sole mission and banning state financing. The bill was sent to Congress following a 2026 national address.

India raised $40 billion from its diaspora to support the sagging rupee. The central bank's initiative to repatriate savings attracted stronger-than-expected inflows.

In June 2026, Argentina's companies transferred approximately $1.023 billion in profits and dividends abroad, marking the largest monthly outflow since 2010. Key sectors contributing included energy, food, beverages and tobacco, mining, and financial firms.

Chinese electric-vehicle makers Xpeng, Nio, and Li Auto reported declining July deliveries compared to June, raising concerns about price wars. The central bank announced plans to promote economic stability and continue monetary easing amid slowed growth in the second quarter.

Paraguay's depository CAVAPY plans to connect to the central bank's real-time settlement system in August, removing commercial banks from all trades. The move shifts trade processing from commercial banks to the central bank.

A Dubai-based exchange linked to Iran, Shelbit, allegedly sent $676 million to Binance through a network involving Iranian gambling sites, the central bank, and the IRGC. The exchange processed over $4 billion since May 2024, according to Reuters.

Javier Milei is overhauling the central bank. Winning elections remains a key priority.

Barbados' real GDP growth slowed to 1.4% in H1 2026, down from 2.0% in the same period of 2025. The Central Bank highlighted rising inflation, higher interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts as factors weighing on the economic outlook. The Barbados dollar is fixed at BBD$2 to US$1, with reserve levels being critical.

August is historically the worst month for South Africa’s rand, and traders anticipate no improvement this year due to uncertainties about the central bank’s policy stance. The currency faces seasonal challenges exacerbated by questions about monetary policy.

The Colombian peso is trading near a multi-year high of 3,132 pesos per US dollar, marking a roughly 20% one-year rally. The currency's strength benefits importers but pressures exporters, with a central bank rate decision pending.

Japan's two-year government bond auction saw lower demand compared to the 12-month average. This weaker demand is attributed to growing expectations of central bank tightening.

India's plan to boost inflows has started strongly, with central bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra stating banks have gathered $32 billion under announced measures. However, the rupee has not yet seen an increase despite these inflows.

Taiwan’s five-year bond yield reached its highest level in nearly 20 years due to a disappointing 20-year bond sale and expectations of a central bank interest-rate hike, triggering a selloff.

New Zealand’s dollar is expected to rise to its strongest level against the euro in over a year as strategists anticipate the local central bank will increase interest rates more rapidly than its European counterpart.

Fuel prices in Uganda oscillated between 6,300 shillings (1.68 dollars) and 6,700 shillings per litre for petrol and diesel in the second quarter of 2026, contributing to high average prices of goods and services. These fluctuations threaten the Central Bank's inflation target.

Brazilian digital payments company PicPay received Central Bank approval to acquire insurer Kovr, a firm formerly linked to liquidated Banco Master. This marks a significant step in PicPay's expansion into the insurance sector.

The Philippine peso dropped to a new record low against the US dollar as oil prices climbed. This decline has increased pressure on the central bank to take measures to defend the currency.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expresses confidence that the central bank will act decisively to address the peso's record low against the US dollar, according to the president’s press officer.

Dominican Republic's GDP grew 4.1% in Q1 2026, up from 2.2% in 2025. The Central Bank projects 4.0-5.0% annual growth, while the IMF forecasts 4.5%. The government approved a supplementary budget for additional public investment, and foreign direct investment (FDI) reached record levels.

The Indonesian rupiah is expected to stabilize as the central bank supports the currency and foreign funds increase purchases of high-yielding bonds. Analysts attribute this potential recovery to a rate hike and stronger fiscal policies.

Guatemala's real GDP grew 4.5% in the first quarter of 2026, down from 3.8% a year earlier. Construction saw the fastest growth at 7%, driven by a public-private motorway. The central bank forecasts 4.1% annual growth, while an IMF mission reduced its projection.

Bank of America forecasts Chile’s GDP growth to rise from 1.4% in 2026 to 3% in 2027, driven by a pro-growth bill aiming to reduce corporate tax to 22% by 2029 and a monetary pivot by the Central Bank.

Warsh pledged to 'get monetary policy right' and defeat inflation that has troubled the central bank for five years. The article also notes the benefits of an AI investment boom as part of the strategy.

Brazil’s Pix payment system, managed by the central bank, is targeted in a US trade case as a barrier to American firms. The US faces a July 15 deadline to act on a proposed 25 percent tariff on Brazilian goods.

Peru's inflation exceeds its target, primarily driven by fuel and transport costs. The central bank has kept interest rates unchanged for ten consecutive months. Excluding fuel and transport, inflation would be 1.6%.

Colombia's annual inflation reached 6.14% in June, exceeding analysts' forecasts of 6.01%-6.13%. The central bank had raised interest rates to 12% eight days earlier on June 30, but inflation broke the 6% threshold a week later.

Brazil's net foreign-exchange inflows reached $16.824 billion through July 3, 2026, driven by a $34.423 billion surplus in the trade channel (exports of $158.805 billion vs. imports of $124.382 billion). However, the financial channel recorded a $17.599 billion net loss (purchases of $366.245 billion vs. sales of $383.844 billion).

President Javier Milei plans to send Congress structural reforms including a US-style spending cap mechanism that would halt executive spending once the budget is exhausted. The reforms also target a central bank charter overhaul to prevent excessive money printing.

Former central bank president Vittorio Corbo estimates a 30% chance of Chile entering a technical recession, noting that June activity must not decline by 0.5% from May to avoid it, following a 0.9% monthly activity drop.

Brazil's inflation has cooled with a 0.41% rise in early June, the second consecutive monthly slowdown below expectations. The central bank has reduced the benchmark Selic rate to 14.25%, marking the third consecutive quarter-point cut. Annual inflation was near 4.7% in May.