Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
Egyptian currency plunges amid move to flexible exchange rate
“Heavily managed” exchange rate “has not served Egypt well”, says IMF mission chief
BoE’s Pill says UK vulnerable to inflation persistence
Confluence of factors leaves UK in worse position than others, chief economist says
BSP governor signals smaller rate hike likely next month
Governor Felipe Medalla says pressure from US monetary policy has declined
Romania may be at end of tightening cycle
Inflation resumed upward march in November, but major bank says cycle has ended
Fed will not fight climate change without mandate, Powell says
Elected officials must take lead in policies to green economy, Fed chair argues
Jordan introduces new banknote series
Central bank last updated currency issue in early 2000s
Cook suggests US may need to change inflation models
Fed governor believes inflation on path to 2% but tight labour market remains upside risk
France must mandate regulation of crypto assets, governor says
Government should not wait for EU to pass regulatory measure, Villeroy de Galhau argues
New Bank of Tanzania governor appointed
Emmanuel Tutuba replaces Florens Luoga, whose term had ended
Missed inflation target has ‘sizeable’ fiscal impact – paper
Persistent undershooting by ECB caused problems for countries with long-duration debt, authors say
Crackdown on internet firms is ‘basically done’ – PBoC party chief
Guo Shuqing’s comment comes as Ant Group founder Jack Ma cedes control of company
Nigerian court orders security service to stop harassing governor
Politicians’ anger over cash restrictions during election may be behind pressure, observers say
Papua New Guinea flights grounded amid FX dispute
Central bank accuses fuel supply firm of failing to repatriate foreign exchange earnings
Mexican government nominates new Banxico board member
Previous member Esquivel played dovish role on rate-setting body
Tonga names new governor
Moeaki takes up role after disqualification from parliament for bribing voter
South Asia’s rapid progress under threat, IMF warns
Millions have escaped poverty but “bold” policies are needed to avoid backsliding
Bank of Japan to raise inflation forecasts, reports say
Central bank said to be likely to project nearly 2% annual inflation for 2024
Brazilian financial intelligence unit moves from central bank
President gives finance ministry control of unit but leaves its powers unchanged
Bahamas central bank backs law change on SDRs
Governor supports move to allow finance ministry to use SDRs but opposition condemns proposal
FOMC waiting for ‘more evidence’ of inflation decline
December FOMC minutes show staff and policy-makers warning inflation risks remain high
Tunisian governor warns country needs IMF deal after latest hike
Country faces rising inflation as foreign exchange dwindles and political crisis continues
Israel raises rates to highest level since 2008
Governor warns new government that markets expect fiscal responsibility
Taiwanese central bank unveils climate change strategy
Central bank aims to promote sustainable finance and incorporate climate factors in forecasting
Paper explores development and monetary policy transmission
Financial development only improves transmission to some rates, Colombian researchers find