4 March 2024
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has indicated that central banks worldwide are nearing success in their efforts to curb the recent surge in inflation, according to their latest quarterly report. The BIS, known as the central bank for the world’s central banks due to its confidential gatherings of leading monetary policymakers, expresses “cautious optimism” regarding the situation. Claudio Borio, the head of the BIS’s Monetary and Economic Department, highlighted that decisive actions by central banks have effectively prevented inflation from becoming entrenched. He also noted that economic activity has remained resilient and the financial system stable amidst these inflationary pressures. This suggests a positive outlook for global economic stability and the effectiveness of recent monetary policies.