European Central Bank head resigns, allowing search for successor to begin before French election

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before the end of her term, a move that opens the way for European leaders to choose a successor ahead of France's presidential election next year.

Itaú Files Crypto Notice With Brazil’s Central Bank, Days Before Banks’ Window Shuts

Brazil's crypto rules let banks already offering digital assets keep going by filing a formal notice, and Itaú used that route for its trading and custody services.

Thai Central Bank Holds Rate as Growth Remains Weak

Even with investment and exports performing well, growth remains below potential and consumption anemic.
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says she will step down from post in February

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced she will step down from her role next year. “It has been a source of great pride to serve this institution. I thank all of those who have supported me on this journey over the past seven years,

MSCI warning a 'short-term shock', Indonesia central bank chief says

JAKARTA, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Indonesia central bank governor Destry Damayanti said on Thursday that global index provider MSCI's recent warning of a possible downgrade of the country's stock market to "standalone" status was "a short-term shock".
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as midterm elections loom

The Fed raised interest rates a quarter of a percentage point last month.

ECB's Lagarde Resigns Early So She Can Speak Freely on Topics Beyond Monetary Policy

Drawing on more than two decades in international economic and financial roles, Lagarde said she believed she had something to contribute beyond central banking. "There are things