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Experts from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) explain their work and discuss current issues for the global economy. As a hub for central banks and other financial regulatory and supervisory authorities, the BIS seeks to build a greater collective understanding of the world economy, foster international cooperation and support policy making.

Fast payments and central bank digital currencies: rivals or partners?

Dec 3, 2024

Jon Frost of the BIS Office for the Americas and Holti Banka from the World Bank dive into fast payments and central bank digital currencies, exploring their key differences and similarities, and looking into what the future holds.

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Central banks’ role in climate change-related topics

Nov 22, 2024

Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, Bank of Spain Governor José Luis Escrivá and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discuss the implications of climate change for the real economy and central banks. Link to event...

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Housing costs

Sep 30, 2024

Deniz Igan explains the drivers and implications of the strong growth of housing costs despite a decline in inflation.

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Media briefing on the BIS Quarterly Review, September 2024

Sep 16, 2024

Claudio Borio and Hyun Song Shin summarise the September 2024 Quarterly Review and answer journalists' questions about financial market developments and the economic outlook. 

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The carry trade unwind

Sep 4, 2024

Andreas Schrimpf and Vladyslav Sushko explain the drivers and implications of the unwinding of carry trades, which were associated with financial market turbulence in August 2024.

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