Articles by Ben Margulies
Finance ministry rep: a guest, a partner or an intruder?
Many central banks let government officials participate in policy meetings. Is that wise?
Argentina adopts new policy rate
BCRA will use overnight reverse repo rate after halting auctions of Leliq bonds
Montenegro appoints Radović as first woman governor
New governor takes office after former president failed to keep predecessor in role
Mexico holds rates again, while Peru cuts
Peruvian board says inflation is falling faster, while Banxico predicts more gradual disinflation
BoE holds rates for third straight meeting
“There is still a long way to go,” says Bailey
FOMC holds rates again, ending year at 5.25–5.5%
“Committee is proceeding carefully” as inflation recedes, but slowly, says Powell
Bolivia reserves shortage worsens
Fuel runs short as ex-governor says government “does not want to recognise” crisis
Polish governor appeals to ECB for support against removal
Lagarde says “not lawful” impeachment could harm central bank independence
Milei wins, putting the BCRA in the firing line
Candidate has promised to abolish central bank and encourage dollarisation
Currency Benchmarks 2023 report – steady as they go
Data hints cash is slowly changing from payment method to store of value
Crisis-stricken Israel has faith in central bank
Economists tell Central Banking the government must radically change fiscal priorities
Niger junta arrests, then releases, central bank official
Regional central bank had imposed sanctions on Niger after July coup
Mexico implements emergency cash plan after hurricane
Banxico authorises banks to suspend minimum payments on credit cards
Norway and Czech Republic hold rates
Norges Bank 'likely' to make small increase in December
Bank of England holds rates in second split decision
UK faces two years of above-target inflation and near-zero growth, forecasts the BoE
Ex-governor backs candidate who wants to abolish BCRA
Guido Sandleris says ‘continuity of Kirchnerism’ would be worse for Argentina
US sanctions Russia-linked investment bank in Hungary
Orbán government withdraws from lender called “spy bank” by opponent
Bank of Canada holds policy rate again at 5%
Central bank suggesting rates will stay high as inflation remains strong
Hungary continues loosening as inflation falls towards 10%
MNB cuts base rate by 75 basis points
Bank of Israel holds rate as Gaza conflict continues
Central bank stresses Israeli economy remains stable, but predicts increased deficits
Colombia’s Acosta says early cuts ‘a big risk’
Statement to Bloomberg contradicts wishes of president and much of business community
Bank of Korea continues rate pause
Central bank cites ‘uncertainties’ in deciding to hold
Chile central bank acknowledges ‘very important depreciation’
Issue will feature at next week’s monetary policy meeting
Israeli economy and budget will remain resilient, says Yaron
Bank of Israel governor expects inflation will return to target on schedule