A new report from the US Federal Reserve has flagged business debt as one of the largest risks to the national economy

His recent election victory has given Shinzo Abe a solid backing to press on with his drastic economic programme. But what has Abenomics achieved, and what challenges remain for Japan?

While the Bank of Canada is yet to be convinced of the benefits of introducing its own cryptocurrency, other central banks may be swayed

The Bank of Korea has increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2011. The move is a sign of confidence in the country’s ongoing recovery

The Bank of Mexico has appointed Alejandro Díaz de León as its new head. He will be tasked with reducing inflation to meet the bank’s three percent target

A report by the Bank for International Settlements has warned that central bank-issued cryptocurrencies like Fedcoin or Ekrona could cause bank runs and challenge business models

The ongoing blockade against Qatar is costly to all countries involved, according to Moody’s

Austria has raised $4.2bn in 100-year bonds, marking the largest ever long-term debt issuance

The People’s Bank of China has banned initial coin offerings amid concerns that fraudsters are exploiting speculative investments

The euro and the pound may reach equal value next year, both trading at around $1.25, according to Morgan Stanley

Consumer prices are slowing across the world’s major economies, as more and more countries withdraw their post-crisis monetary policies

India’s central bank has moved to bring its key interest rate to its lowest point in 6.5 years

The South African central bank has argued in a high court filing that suggested mandate changes would undermine the bank’s financial stability and independence

The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate to a range of one to 1.25 percent, marking the second increase this year

The debt-ridden country has committed to a reform programme that aims to overhaul its financial sector and tighten fiscal spending