The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia published remarks by Governor Trajko Slaveski stressing that credible monetary policymaking depends on high-quality, timely data and evidence-based analysis, which underpin decisions to maintain macroeconomic stability, especially amid global uncertainty and successive crises. Referencing a Global Central Banking survey on central bank priorities and operating focus, Slaveski said financial stability and resilience rank first, with more than 45% of central banks prioritising it, followed by tackling inflation with measures intended to bring it back towards historical levels of around 2%, and then addressing cybersecurity and artificial intelligence as emerging challenges. He also highlighted growing research attention to digital transformation, including the introduction of digital currencies, and noted the central bank’s ongoing work to produce advanced research and analysis to support macroeconomic and financial stability.
National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia 2025-10-03
National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia governor cites survey showing 45% of central banks prioritise financial stability and aim to return inflation to around 2%
Governor Trajko Slaveski of the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia stressed the need for high-quality data and evidence-based analysis for credible monetary policymaking amid global uncertainty. A Global Central Banking survey identified financial stability and resilience as top priorities for over 45% of central banks, followed by inflation control and addressing cybersecurity and AI challenges. Slaveski also highlighted the central bank's focus on digital transformation and advanced research to support macroeconomic and financial stability.