CBRT Governor Karahan says gold transactions are normal, of a swap nature and supporting FX liquidity

The CBRT Governor's comments indicate that gold transactions are being utilized to enhance foreign exchange liquidity, which is a significant tactic as the central bank navigates pressures on its currency.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 31 Mar 2026, 07:44 UTCOn the live feed at 07:24 UTC — 7 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This suggests a more proactive central bank approach in stabilizing FX markets, potentially influencing investor sentiment towards risk assets and gold-related investments.

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