The COVID-19 shock infected the euro area’s financial markets, causing races for liquidity and sell-offs of even safe assets, including sovereign bonds. The European Central Bank stepped in decisively to avert further damage by implementing sound monetary policies, demonstrating the importance of being prepared before a new crisis unfolds.
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<li>New BIS analysis of the <a href="https://www.bis.org/statistics/rpfx22.htm"><span class="firstword">2022</span> Triennial Central Bank Survey</a> shows shifts in trading patterns and market structure in foreign exchange and over-the-counter interest rate derivatives markets, identifying risks deserving attention.</li>
<li>Foreign exchange swap positions point to over $80 trillion of hidden US dollar debt, reported off-balance sheet. </li>
<li>The volume of daily foreign exchange turnover subject to settlement risk remains stubbornly high despite mechanisms to mitigate such risks. </li>
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<p><span>Non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs) have grown significantly. Their activities can amplify market stress and undermine financial stability.</span></p>
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<p><span>A macroprudential regulatory approach is needed to address the structural vulnerabilities in NBFIs, most notably liquidity mismatches and hidden leverage.</span></p>
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<p><span>Concerns about a new virus variant late in the period under review<a href="https://www.bis.org/press/p211206.htm# ftn1" name=" ftnref1" class="hashlink"><span class="firstword">1</span></a> curtailed investors risk appetite. Financial conditions tightened in several emerging market economies where inflationary pressures persisted.</span></p>
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