Inflation risks loom in 2026, and central banks have not yet agreed on how to respond. Global Finance unveils the 2025 report cards of central bankers in North America. CANADA | Tif Macklem: B+ The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) monetary policy direction, once predictable, has become less certain over the past 12 months. Governor Tiff … Read more
While central banks brace for 2026 inflation, consensus on tackling it is still elusive. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in the Middle East. BAHRAIN | Khalid Humaidan: B The smallest economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Bahrain, remains stable. GDP growth is expected to remain at 3.5% this year, while … Read more
As 2026 approaches, central banks prepare for inflation but lack agreement on how best to act. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Latin America. ARGENTINA | Santiago Bausili: B+ When Argentine President Javier Milei appointed Santiago Bausili governor of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), it marked a historic shift for … Read more
Policymakers brace for 2026 inflation pressures, but central banks remain split on remedies. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Central and Eastern Europe. ALBANIA | Gent Sejko: B Bank of Albania’s governor, Gent Sejko, commemorated 10 years in post earlier this year and, alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama, deserves at least … Read more
Global central banks face inflation challenges in 2026 but disagree on the right approach. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Asia-Pacific. AUSTRALIA | Michele Bullock: B+ The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) under Michele Bullock exasperated markets and the voluble Australian media by failing to cut the cash rate at its … Read more
Global central banks face inflation challenges in 2026 but disagree on the right approach. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Africa. ALGERIA | Salah Eddine Taleb: C- Algeria, Africa’s largest country, recorded 3% growth in 2024, but its economy is expected to slow this year as lower natural gas prices and … Read more