BS EDIT: Why central banks must keep adapting

By Business StandardPublished On Sep 27, 2024

Central banks’ communication

Unlike the past, central banks now prioritise clarity in communication to manage expectations and minimise market disruption

Recent challenges, inflation control

Central banks misjudged early inflation warnings in recent years, after years of battling deflation after global financial crisis

EMs and spillover effects

Emerging markets like India have faced complex challenges, dealing with global spillover effects while maintaining macroeconomic stability

Climate change and policy risks

Climate change poses risks to both price and financial stability. In India, it could cause prolonged inflation, requiring difficult policy trade-offs

Tech disruption in banking

Technology has improved financial inclusion but has also introduced new risks, as seen in the recent US banking crisis due to trust erosion

Need for continuous evolution

Central banks must keep evolving, developing new tools to maintain stability and address emerging risks in an interconnected global economy