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Euro-area government debt rises to 88.8% of GDP in Q2 2026
Eurostat reports the euro-area gross government debt ratio reached 88.8% of GDP at the end of Q2 2026, up from 88.4% in Q1 and 87.3% a year earlier.
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ECB's Lane Outlines Euro Liquidity Lines and Enhanced Repo Facility
ECB board member Philip Lane detailed how euro repo and swap lines support monetary policy transmission and described the enhanced EUREP facility.
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Fed Notes: Bank-to-Bank Fed Funds Lending Signals Liquidity Stress
A Federal Reserve note says bank-to-bank fed funds trades reveal liquidity distribution frictions that aggregate reserve measures miss, especially as reserves decline.
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Fed Note: Bond Safe-Haven Role Shifts With Inflation Pressures
A Federal Reserve note finds government bonds' hedging property depends on inflation pressures and the type of economic shock, with post-2021 dynamics differing from the low-inflation era.
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Beige Book: Growth Slows to Slight or No Change in Most Districts
The Federal Reserve's October 2026 Beige Book shows economic activity grew slightly or not at all in most districts, with tariffs and energy costs pressuring prices.
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Atlanta Fed Beige Book: Sixth District Growth Modest, Employment Flat
The Atlanta Fed's October 2026 Beige Book reports modest Sixth District growth, flat employment, moderate prices and rising transportation costs.
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Kansas City Fed: Tenth District Activity Steady, Costs Squeeze Margins
The Kansas City Fed's October 2026 Beige Book says Tenth District activity held steady, with cost pressures and labor constraints squeezing margins.
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New York Fed Beige Book: Slight Growth, Renewed Price Pressure
The New York Fed's October 2026 Beige Book reports slight Second District growth led by manufacturing, with selling prices rising and tariff costs persisting.
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Cleveland Fed Beige Book: Fourth District Activity Up Modestly
The Cleveland Fed's October 2026 Beige Book reports modest Fourth District growth, flat consumer spending, robust nonlabor cost pressure and hiring constrained by talent shortages.
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Bank of England holds Bank Rate at 3.75% as energy prices lift inflation
The Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75% as inflation reached 3.1%, warning that higher energy prices could push inflation up further and risk longer-term effects.
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Bank of England group runs cloud outage crisis simulation with 38 major firms
CMORG completed SIMEX26, a biennial exercise simulating a global cloud services disruption. 38 major banks and market infrastructure operators took part.
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Bailey: Financial Resilience Cannot Be Taken for Granted
Andrew Bailey says the financial system has weathered repeated shocks, but weaker growth, supply disruptions, rising debt and AI exposures create risks that require credible policy.
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Waller: Fed Focused on Inflation, More Hikes Possible
Fed Governor Waller says policy will focus on inflation for now and he anticipates additional rate hikes if data meet expectations, after September's quarter-point increase.