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Central banks repatriate gold reserves amid rising geopolitical risks
Central banks are repatriating gold from New York and London due to geopolitical risks. Read WGC data and trends on gold reserve management.
How Are Interest Rates Set in NBFIs?
How are interest rates determined in non-bank financial institutions? Read about reasons and public dissatisfaction.
Largest Viking settlement discovered in Ireland
Archaeologists have discovered the largest Viking settlement in Ireland. Excavations at Woodstown revealed a massive Viking building.
State to pay loan interest for some
Azerbaijan state pays loan interest for farmers. New decision supports annual sowing farmers with interest coverage.
How much do the rich harm the climate?
Greenpeace study: The richest 1% cause 40% of climate emissions. Climate action must target wealth and investments to reduce damage.
State to pay credit interest for farmers
State to pay credit interest for farmers. New mechanism aims to support the agricultural sector.
EU to impose sanctions on 90 Russian banks
The EU plans to impose sanctions on 90 Russian banks. According to Reuters, the new package includes 170 entities.
Gold Prices Drop - Latest Rate
Gold prices drop to $4,291 per ounce in August. Reasons and analysis of the decline.
Fake credit pages created in bank names busted
KMBİ busted two people creating fake credit pages in bank names, stealing card data. Read details on how to protect yourself.
Ali Asadov Meets TDT Central Bank Council Participants
Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov met with OTS Central Bank Council participants in Baku, discussing financial cooperation and reforms.
US strikes Iranian sites, Iran hits back at air base
US strikes Iranian military sites; Iran retaliates by targeting a US air base. Tensions rise amid ceasefire negotiations.
Tokenised deposits to replace stablecoins: BOE
Bank of England's Megan Greene predicts tokenised deposits will replace stablecoins within five years.
Stablecoins Extend US Monetary Policy
Fed's Waller says stablecoins broaden US monetary policy influence globally, supporting dollar dominance.
Deposit Interest Rates Up 22.4% - Central Bank
Central Bank data shows deposit interest rates in Azerbaijan increased by 22.4% in early 2026, reaching 480.6 million manats.
UBS: Bond Selloff Offers Buying Opportunity
UBS says the bond selloff offers a buying opportunity as investors overprice ECB rate hikes. High-quality bonds are attractive amid slowing growth.
EU considers freezing Russian oil price cap
The EU is debating freezing its Russian oil price cap amid rising crude prices from the Middle East war. A decision is expected in June.
ECB Official Signals Imminent Action on Inflation
ECB policymaker Pereira signals need for quick action on inflation; rate hike possible at next meeting.
US pledges $12 billion to Iran in frozen assets
US pledges $12 billion of Iran's frozen assets. This could be a major step towards easing tensions between the two countries.
Digital Yuan Expands to Lotteries, Spending
China's digital yuan expands from lotteries to fiscal spending. Learn about bank incentives, cross-border applications, and geopolitical goals.
US dollar slips on risk-on, but set for monthly gain
The US dollar slips on risk-on sentiment but is set for a monthly gain amid rate hike expectations. Iran peace talks and oil supply disruption impact currency markets.
Global Approach Needed for Cyber Threats: BOE
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey calls for international cooperation against cyber threats. Read more on Bond.az.
OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model
OpenAI provides Japan banks with GPT-5.5 for cybersecurity. Finance Minister Katayama announces deal.
Truist Cuts Caesars Stock Rating on Deal
Truist Securities downgraded Caesars Entertainment after Fertitta Entertainment acquisition deal. Latest news and analysis.
Bank of Canada: Financial system solid, risks grow
Bank of Canada states financial system is resilient but vulnerabilities grow due to geopolitical and economic volatility. Read on Bond.az.
TSX futures edge lower amid Iran hostilities
Canadian TSX futures edge lower as U.S.-Iran tensions rise; investors eye inflation data.
Fed's Goolsbee warns AI hype may fuel inflation
Fed's Goolsbee warns AI hype and oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse, requiring higher interest rates.
BofA CEO Sees 15% Jump in Q2 Trading Revenue
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan forecasts a 15% rise in Q2 trading revenue. Investment banking and wealth management also show growth.
SME loan demand stays resilient
Funding Circle CEO Lisa Jacobs highlights resilient SME loan demand and AI focus despite credit market volatility.
Banks' loan interest income hits 1.45 bn manat
In Jan-Apr 2024, Azerbaijani banks earned 1.45 bn manat in loan interest income, up 20.1% YoY. Loan portfolio reached 30.6 bn manat.
ECB Flags Hedge Fund Bond Leverage Risks
ECB warns hedge fund leverage in bond markets poses financial stability risks due to potential rapid unwinding and amplified volatility.
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