Central Banks News and Monetary Policy & Economic Outlook Updates
RBI will issue state government bonds worth ₹18,100 crore in the July 28 auction
Several state governments are offering to sell a total of ₹18,100 crore in State Government Securities through the scheduled auction on July 28, 2026. This offer includes Andhra Pradesh, ...
Wise U.S. banking licence bid rejected over compliance deficiencies
Wise faces a new setback in its push to expand its U.S. banking presence after regulators reject its application for a national trust bank charter. The decision raises concerns over the ...
RBI raised ₹24,000 crore in the Treasury Bill auction
The latest direction of short-term borrowing in the Indian money market emerges from RBI's 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bill auctions. Against a total notified amount of ₹24,000 crore, ...
Augustus raises $180 million to expand clearing bank infrastructure for stablecoin payments
As cross-border payments infrastructure comes under pressure from stablecoins and automation, Augustus is raising $180 million to expand a clearing bank model built for round-the-clock settlement. ...
RBI to conduct 3-day VRR auction on July 21
After reviewing the current and evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India will conduct a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on July 21, 2026. This liquidity window of ₹75,000 ...
RBI's money market operations report showed net liquidity absorption on July 18
Short-term liquidity in the Indian banking system leaned towards absorption as per July 18, 2026 data. On the same day, a large amount was parked under the Standing Deposit Facility, while total ...
RBI's July 19, 2026 money market operations report showed a net liquidity absorption of ₹84,420.18 crore
On July 19, 2026, the Indian banking system recorded net liquidity absorption through the Reserve Bank's daily operational window. This situation arises when over ₹1.60 lakh crore is parked in ...
NSE Indices will add Rajasthan securities to Nifty Fixed Income indices from July 20, 2026
NSE Indices Limited is implementing changes to the composition of its fixed income indices effective July 20, 2026. Under these amendments, two securities related to Rajasthan are being included ...
RBI to auction ₹75,000 crore overnight VRR on July 16
The Reserve Bank of India will conduct an overnight Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on July 16, 2026, amid changing liquidity conditions. This liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) auction will be ...
Government of India to conduct ₹30,000 crore securities switch auction
The Government of India will conduct an auction for the conversion (switch) of government securities with a total face value of ₹30,000 crore on July 20, 2026. Under this process, several ...
Fed signals advance notice for any balance sheet policy changes
As the Federal Reserve reviews the role of its balance sheet in monetary policy, Chair Kevin Warsh says any shift will be telegraphed well before implementation. He tells lawmakers the central ...
Bank of England overhaul fuels market concerns over policy signalling
Internal divisions at the Bank of England are complicating efforts to restore confidence in its monetary policy framework after years of inflation staying above target. The debate centres on ...
Fed task forces assemble business and academic leaders for central bank overhaul
The Federal Reserve is setting up five outside task forces to help shape recommendations for changes to the central bank's operations and policy approach. The panels, announced on Thursday by Fed ...
Dallas Fed says central clearing could improve open market operations
Federal Reserve officials are continuing to examine how market structure affects the execution of monetary policy operations in U.S. funding markets. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan says ...
U.S. equity funding markets face renewed leverage pressure
Short-term financing conditions in U.S. equity markets remain strained after a sharp rise in borrowing costs late last month, as strong demand for leveraged exposure follows near-record stock ...
Airband seeks buyer as losses deepen pressure on UK broadband sector
Mounting losses and weak customer uptake are increasing pressure on alternative broadband operators in the UK, where network build costs remain high. Airband is now pursuing a sale after a ...
Britain faces fiscal tightening to curb long-term debt risks
Britain faces mounting pressure on its public finances as long-term debt risks intensify under existing budget plans. The Office for Budget Responsibility says tax rises or spending cuts ...
Senate Democrats seek Fed watchdog probe into Bowman's Wall Street dinner
Scrutiny of Federal Reserve ethics rules is intensifying as Democratic senators press for a formal review of a private Wall Street event involving Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman. The ...
Federal Reserve weighs new inflation measures as Warsh reshapes policy framework
As the Federal Reserve reviews how it reads price pressures, Chair Kevin Warsh is signaling a broader overhaul of the data used to guide monetary policy. The shift comes as competing inflation ...
Bank of England weighs guardrails for AI trading risks
Central banks are intensifying scrutiny of artificial intelligence in financial markets as autonomous trading tools spread beyond lower-risk functions. Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah ...
Fed liquidity buildup points to quiet quarter-end in U.S. funding markets
Ample Federal Reserve liquidity is keeping U.S. money markets stable heading into the end of the quarter. Market participants say the current cash backdrop is limiting the rate volatility and ...
