DAVOS WATCH: Central Banking — ‘Beyond the Mandate’

*The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.

Jan 21, 2026

Credit: World Economic Forum

‘Central banks are facing growing pressure from digital currencies, trade-offs between growth and inflation and the politicization of their role.

‘How are central banks rethinking the monetary tools needed to meet this moment and ensure economic stability?’

Speakers:

Amir Yaron — Governor, Central Bank of Israel
Steve Sedgwick — Anchor, CNBC
Martin Schlegel — Chairman of the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank (SNB)
Joachim Nagel — President, Central Bank of Germany
Janice Eberly — James R. and Helen D. Russell Professor of Finance, Kellogg School of Management

*The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.