Our Scans · (FS.1.02) Central Banking · Weekly Summary

• [New] A senior figure within the European Central Bank is raising the alert level over the rapid expansion of stablecoins, arguing that their growing influence could one day interfere directly with the ECB's monetary decisions. Cryptodnes EN
• [New] More demand for U.S. Treasury paper will, it's again hoped, boost prices for U.S. debt obligations and thus lower the interest rate paid by the U.S. Treasury and U.S. taxpayers. The Atlantic
• [New] European Central Bank argues that without strategic action, the euro area could lose control over settlement assets and see capital flow into dollar-based digital currencies at the expense of domestic currency systems. Crypto Economy
• [New] In the short term (late 2025-2026), EMs are likely to face continued currency pressures, heavily influenced by the pace of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and the dollar's strength. FinancialContent
• [New] The Bank of England should step up efforts to address climate - and nature-related risks if it is to tackle inflation and head off financial instability, the WWF has said. Climate Proof
• [New] Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to keep the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% when it announces its final monetary policy decision for the year. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] The Bank of England will have to balance keeping inflation under control with the backdrop of a weak economy. / UK UK - EN - Institutional
• [New] Fed Plans 30% Cut to Supervision and Regulation Staff The Federal Reserve reportedly plans to reduce headcount in its Division of Supervision and Regulation by about 30%, shrinking from roughly 500 to 350 employees by the end of 2026 as part of a broad internal reorganization. Acceleron Bank
• [New] The upcoming UK budget could prompt the Bank of England to lower rates, even with inflation still well above its 2% target. Oakglen Wealth - Advisory and Discretionary Management
• [New] The European Central Bank hit Spanish lender ABANCA with a €187,650 (US$217,024) penalty for failing to meet climate - and environment-related risk requirements, marking a significant escalation in its climate risk oversight. Climate Proof
• U.S. Federal Reserve anticipated to ease rates more than expected in 2026. / USA TD Securities
• Macroeconomic headwinds, including concerns about a weakening US economy and interest rate policies, will continue to influence investor sentiment, alongside growing regulatory scrutiny over AI's ethical implications, data privacy, and environmental impact. The Chronicle-Journal
• Wage growth slowed in the three months to September, boosting expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next month. / UK UK - EN - Intermediary
• The Federal Reserve has held rates high to cool price growth, while the IRS's 2026 inflation adjustments will raise tax brackets slightly, helping reduce bracket creep. The Learning Space
• Europe's monetary gatekeepers: Openly considering whether the explosive rise of stablecoins might compel the European Central Bank to rethink its monetary strategy, worried about a parallel banking system escaping traditional regulators. Trading Opportunities with Volity
• Expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could positively influence stocks, alongside anticipation of the Supreme Court's decision on the tariffs imposed by Trump on companies and countries. CFI Financial Group
• The European Central Bank is pressurising banks to widen the scope of products they monitor in order to manage credit spread risk on their loan and deposit books, Risk.net has learned. Central Banking
• Concerns over a slowdown growth have led to predictions from economists that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next month, to 3.75%, and could cut rates deeper than previously expected. Yahoo Finance UK
• The euro is supported by the outlook for European Central Bank policy, with its key rate expected to stay unchanged through 2027, while the Fed is seen easing policy. CNBC

Last updated: 27 November 2025