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Read the latest financial and monetary policy news and commentary from OMFIF’s in-house analysts and global network of specialists.
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Japan is entering a golden age for young people
An ageing population and declining labour force could actually be an opportunity
Brics lacks united vision required for global leadership
The China plus 10 group is not ready for prime time
Euro area central bank losses increase complications for monetary policy
Heterogeneous EMU and German court actions worsen balance sheet problems
Brics members face obstacles on road to de-dollarisation
Common currency suggestions give way to second-best bilateral clearing
Central bank losses will eventually turn into profits
Czech National Bank provides a useful case study
IT transformations underway for central bank reserve managers
Data rapidly becoming more important for reserve management
Greece is back but the recovery is not over
Investment grade status awarded for the first time in 12 years
Xi Jinping’s historical view of economics hampering China’s growth
Slowdown in China has roots in enduring structural problems
How debt-for-nature swaps can affect sovereign credit
Buyback of sovereign bonds at discount can be viewed as default by Moody’s
All talk and slow action on the ESG front
Central banks focus more on environmental, social and governance criteria while regional level disparities persist
Flexibility is the main appeal of transition finance
Local context should be taken into consideration but there are challenges for broad adoption
Import substitution will harm fiscal policy and economic growth
Restricting trade can have a snowball effect
Friendshoring gaining traction in central bank reserves
African and Asian central banks shift to China
