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Central Banks Target Record Gold Buys Despite High Interest Rates
Central Banks Target Record Gold Buys Despite High Interest Rates
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
World Gold Council survey reveals 45% of central banks plan to boost reserves as bullion drops to its lowest since November, drawing buyers back inJapan’s three megabanks plan stablecoin launch by next March
Japan’s three megabanks plan stablecoin launch by next March
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Mizuho Bank will form a council as they prepare yen- and dollar-linked digital assets for securities settlement.Japan's megabanks seek OpenAI model to harden cyber defences
Japan's megabanks seek OpenAI model to harden cyber defences
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
Three Japanese megabanks plan to use OpenAI's new model and Anthropic's Claude Mythos to reinforce system security against AI-linked cyber threats.Sri Lanka raises rate to 8.75% as oil shock hits Asian currencies
Sri Lanka raises rate to 8.75% as oil shock hits Asian currencies
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Emerging-market central banks are moving to defend their currencies as the Iran war lifts oil prices and pressures external balances across Asia.Asian Lenders Bolster Buffers as Middle East Conflict Clouds Credit Outlook
Asian Lenders Bolster Buffers as Middle East Conflict Clouds Credit Outlook
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Regional banks hike loan-loss provisions as high energy costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran conflict threaten corporate solvencyBOT teams up with DCCE, TAT and banks to support sustainable hotels
BOT teams up with DCCE, TAT and banks to support sustainable hotels
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
BOT, DCCE and TAT have launched Financing the Transition: Green Solutions for Hotels to help Thai hotels shift towards environmental sustainability.Dubai finance hub rattled as Gulf banks shut branches over Iran threat
Dubai finance hub rattled as Gulf banks shut branches over Iran threat
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Banks across the Gulf shut branches and moved staff to remote work after drone debris struck near Dubai’s DIFC and Iran warned regional banks could become targetsYuan hits strongest since May 2023 on report China told banks to curb US Treasuries
Yuan hits strongest since May 2023 on report China told banks to curb US Treasuries
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Bloomberg reported that the yuan jumped to its strongest level since May 2023 after China was said to have asked banks to curb their holdings of US Treasuries.China tells banks to curb US Treasury holdings to limit market risk
China tells banks to curb US Treasury holdings to limit market risk
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
China has advised banks to reduce exposure to US Treasuries amid fears of market volatility, as Beijing’s holdings fall to an 18-year low.Homes and condos under THB3 million slump as banks reject nearly 40% of loans
Homes and condos under THB3 million slump as banks reject nearly 40% of loans
THURSDAY, JANUARY 08, 2026
Demand is still there, but tighter lending and high household debt are keeping first-time and middle-income buyers out.