The record tracks Palestinian payment constraints and lending standards for some US borrowers within the periods covered. Japan’s FY2027 guidelines will clarify its fiscal plans.
The World Bank’s fall 2026 overview reports excess physical shekels at Palestinian banks alongside a shortage of digital balances used for cross-border payments. Banks use currency swaps to bridge the gap, tying up an estimated US$3.5 billion in dollar liquidity.
Original source ↗The October Fed survey reports third-quarter tightening for small firms, commercial property and nonbank financial institutions, while large and middle-market C&I standards were broadly unchanged.
Original source ↗At the 11 November economic council meeting, Prime Minister Takaichi called for planned fiscal management centred on the initial budget and instructed ministers to prepare the FY2027 budget guidelines.
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