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Central banks have a key role in greening the economy

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INTERNATIONAL

It will not be easy to reconcile new tasks with traditional price-stability mandates. Moreover, it is not clear what data banks should use to measure progress, while a green…

Market turbulence and rising rates weigh on EU banking

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INT

Doubts over three large European banks have driven down the stock prices of German and French banks even though the sector benefits from a comfortable return on equity, rising…

Climate finance will grow but huge challenges persist

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate investment globally topped USD1tn last year but remains well short of the estimated USD8tn requirement. Most funding goes to developed economies and mitigation projects…

Private-sector credit squeeze hits Argentine recovery

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ARGENTINA

The government has continued to absorb banks’ liquidity to close the fiscal deficit, with most private investors reluctant to finance the Treasury. The decline in demand for…

EURO-AREA: Banking union faces long-term risks

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EURO-AREA

Banking union outlook.

India's bank deal helps growth but protects the budget

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INDIA

India's banking recapitalisation.

French and US corporate debt risks are rising

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FRANCE/US

Advanced world corporate debt risks.

The US Treasury market is vulnerable to stress

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INT

The US Treasuries securities market is the world's largest and most liquid financial market, and is relied on by market participants as a basis to price other risks. However, on…

Clouds are building over Italy’s debt sustainability

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ITALY

Italian debt sustainability.

Interest in alternative investment classes is growing

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INTERNATIONAL

The increasing popularity of alternative investment asset classes in the global search for yield.