Global economy in 'uncharted waters' says BIS general manager

Outgoing Carstens calls 2% inflation target around the world 'right level'

BIS General Manager 2025-06

Outgoing General Manager Agustín Carstens of the Bank for International Settlements says nonbank financial intermediation is a source of concern. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

MIKIO SUGENO and YUMIKO OSHIMA

TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump's high tariff policy means the global economy is facing "challenging times in uncharted waters," said General Manager Agustin Carstens of the Bank for International Settlements. In an exclusive interview with Nikkei, Carstens also said a 2% inflation target, which many central banks around the world have adopted, is "the right level."

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