Bloomberg The world’s central banks can’t ignore the growth in cryptocurrencies and may at some point have to consider whether it makes sense for them to issue their own digital currencies, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). “Whether or not a central bank should provide a digital alternative to cash is most pressing in countries, such as Sweden, ...

Bloomberg Egyptian Central Bank Governor Tarek Amer said inflation in the most populous Arab country has peaked after policy makers responded to the surge in prices by raising borrowing costs to the highest level in more than a decade. “We are in the right direction and we are moving very fast,” Amer said in an interview on Monday. “We’ve been ...

Bloomberg Europe’s desire for a new institution that can keep an eye on government finances and rescue programs might be gaining momentum — if political leaders can only come up with a better name. The term ‘European Monetary Fund’ has become so entrenched that it was included in European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s State of the Union address last week, ...