The Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of Japan have agreed to renew their Bilateral Local Currency Swap Agreement for an additional three years. The original agreement, signed in 2016, has been consistently renewed in three-year increments.
This arrangement aims to bolster financial stability between Australia and Japan by permitting the exchange of local currencies up to A$20 billion or JPY 1.6 trillion between the two central banks.
The Bank of Russia has added a new refined product price index calculation method to its official register. Developed by SPIMEX and approved after consultations with key agencies, this move aims to improve transparency and confidence among market participants.
The Bank of Russia has published a summary detailing its latest discussions on interest rates and economic trends. The report highlights views on inflation pressures, temporary factors affecting growth this year, fiscal risks ahead, and outlines next steps regarding future monetary policy decisions.
The Bank of Russia reported a significant increase in incoming payments for April 2026, driven largely by export prices. The central bank highlighted growth across several economic sectors and referenced additional details available in its sectoral review.
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