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Nagel warms to interest rate cuts, stresses differences with US

Bundesbank president underlines strategic importance of digital payments
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Rishi Sunak's tax troubles

Rishi Sunak’s tax troubles

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Surprise chancellor could revisit predecessors' debt rules
Volatility threatens Libor replacement

Volatility threatens Libor replacement

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On 16 September, the US treasury repo market was hit by large fluctuations in short-term interest rates
How to do business with China

How to do business with China

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China’s currency practices are a source of much debate, and the subject of frequent attacks
Amid virus crisis, Europe fights back

Amid virus crisis, Europe fights back

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‘We need to worry about panic’
Norway’s green sovereign wealth push

Norway’s green sovereign wealth push

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To achieve significant climate impact, Norway’s sovereign fund will need to direct its investments at ‘greenfield’ projects
The future of payments

The future of payments

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Central banks' digital currency journey
Pete Buttigied gives a speech

Buttigieg positions himself as Obama successor

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Buttigieg eager to shed the tax and spend imagery of other Democrats
Scaling up sustainable finance in Asia

Scaling up sustainable finance in Asia

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Central banks' role in the transition to a low-carbon economy
Low trust impedes digital currency plans

Low trust impedes digital currency plans

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Negative interest rates and Europe's faltering dream
When central bankers’ powers run out

When central bankers’ powers run out

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Barometer of political independence
Monetary policy at a crossroads

Monetary policy at a crossroads

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Wanted: independent, flexible central banks
US Department of Commerce's harmful proposal

US Department of Commerce’s harmful proposal

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Currency undervaluation rule adheres to protectionist 'currency war' mentality
Emerging markets rally after difficult 2019

Emerging markets rally after difficult 2019

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ESG metrics set to gain further importance in 2020
Andrew Bailey's Brexit battles

Andrew Bailey’s Brexit battles

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Incoming Bank of England governor may have to wrestle powers from government
Central banks can't bury risk with more money

Central banks can’t bury risk with more money

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Betting on an unattainable goal: cost of self-inflicted pessimism
Merz's hurdles on German leadership path

Merz’s hurdles on German leadership path

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Merkel rival must overcome contradictions

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