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

• [New] Central banks such as the Bank of England have started to flag AI-linked asset prices and concentration as a potential financial stability vulnerability. Default
• [New] Deutsche Bank explores whether Bitcoin could join gold as a central bank reserve asset by 2030. The Idea Farm
• [New] Monetary policy is diverging: the US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates in 2026, while the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan raised rates. Seeking Alpha
• [New] The European Central Bank, which has already increased its benchmark rate to 2.25%, is anticipated to deliver another rate rise in either July or September. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] HSBC received a stablecoin issuer license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and plans to launch a Hong Kong dollar-denominated stablecoin in the second half of 2026. Acceleron Bank
• [New] In Europe, focus remains on inflation expectations and any follow-up commentary from European Central Bank officials after last week's rate hike, as markets reassess whether the ECB could stay hawkish amid lingering energy-driven inflation pressures. IC Your Trading Edge | Official Blog | Blog
• [New] Higher oil prices, fuel costs and energy bills are expected to affect both household spending and business margins, while the Bank of England is now widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged next week. CPA | The Credit Protection Association

Last updated: 25 June 2026