The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye convened the İstanbul Economic Forum on Oct. 8-9, bringing together central bank officials, public institutions, international organizations and banks to examine monetary policy, financial stability and economic growth amid global uncertainty. Discussions also covered the economic opportunities and risks from artificial intelligence, trade uncertainty and the evolving regulatory landscape. U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller assessed the U.S. economic and monetary policy outlook, including the role of economic projections in policy communication and the importance of a data driven approach. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressed the effects of growth, supply chains and changing market structures on financial stability, emphasizing the roles of monetary and fiscal policy and stronger financial markets. Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye Governor Fatih Karahan and Bank for International Settlements General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos also discussed how central banks have adapted policy frameworks and communication strategies to heightened uncertainty.
Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye convenes forum on monetary policy and financial stability amid global uncertainty
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye convened an international forum on monetary policy, financial stability, trade uncertainty and artificial intelligence. Speakers including U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressed policy communication, economic risks and the capacity of financial markets to withstand shocks.