Istanbul Forum to Bring Central Bank Leaders Together on October 8–9

<p>Senior central bank officials are scheduled to attend the Istanbul Economic Forum on October 8 and 9, Reuters reported on October 5, citing the event's website.</p><h2>International policy leaders expected</h2><p>Expected participants include Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos.</p><h2>Inflation and uncertainty on the agenda</h2><p>The programme includes discussions about monetary policy under uncertainty, economic fragmentation and debt dynamics. Artificial intelligence and digital innovation are also among the planned subjects.</p><h2>A forum, not a rate announcement</h2><p>The event is a policy discussion. Its scheduled sessions should not be treated as confirmed interest rate decisions or evidence that participating institutions have agreed on a shared policy direction.</p><h2>What readers can watch</h2><p>Analysis: The discussions may offer insight into how officials assess economic risks. Any subsequent reporting should distinguish individual remarks from formal institutional decisions. Speeches and panels are scheduled to be broadcast online.</p><p>Source: <a href="https://www.marketscreener.com/news/key-central-bankers-to-meet-in-istanbul-to-discuss-global-policy-challenges-ce785ddbd18bff25">Reuters via MarketScreener, October 5, 2026</a>.</p><p>Image: Istanbul-skyline-night-reflection, SeablueTravelOfficial / <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Istanbul-skyline-night-reflection.jpg">Wikimedia Commons</a>, <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/">CC BY-SA 4.0</a>. Unmodified archival photograph from December 2025; not a photograph of the forum.</p>