Book contributions by Victor Mendez-Barreira
Articles by Victor Mendez-Barreira
Chilean central bank hikes rate more than expected
Central Bank of Chile says inflation and economic activity is rising faster than its forecasts
Pierre Wunsch on inflation, forward guidance and policy tightening
The National Bank of Belgium governor speaks about over-reliance on central bank models and forward guidance, the impact of energy costs and inflation expectations, and the need to unwind unconventional monetary policies
Chilean governor leaves central bank to become finance minister
Mario Marcel led central bank through period of social unrest and Covid-19 pandemic
Norges Bank signals March rate hike
Last MPC meeting under Olsen says economy needs says “gradual normalisation” of policy
Norges Bank appointment process stirs debate on independence
Nato chief and former prime minister Jens Stoltenberg is proving a controversial governor candidate
Bitcoin’s carbon footprint rises with prices – DNB research
Total carbon emissions produced by crypto assets rose by 25% in 2020, study finds
Higher interest rates to challenge gold in 2022
But real rates are likely to remain low in historical terms, and gold tends to perform better with high inflation
Nagel warns high inflation could last longer than expected
New Bundesbank president says monetary policy should monitor climate change risks
Bank of Mexico accelerates tightening cycle
Díaz de León’s last policy meeting raises policy rates and revises inflation expectations
ECB to halt PEPP purchases but expand APP
Lagarde says rising inflation will be temporary, but says ECB needs flexible monetary policy
Norges Bank increases rates despite below-target inflation
Olsen warns of “considerable uncertainty” as MPC says policy could be loosened or tightened
Podcast: Oliver Wünsch on a solution to eurozone fragmentation risks
A common fiscal authority could offer stability, but would require sharing more sovereignty
Inflation challenges ECB’s normalisation plans
Central bank expected to confirm end of PEPP purchases on December 16
Eurozone officials call for major fiscal changes
Stability and Growth Pact is hampering policy, speakers at ECB conference argue
Mexican senate approves new governor
Victoria Rodriguez will become first female governor of the Bank of Mexico
Has the SNB accepted a stronger franc?
Swiss central bank reduces FX interventions as currency breaks 1.05 ceiling against the euro
Eurozone inflation hits record high of 4.9%
ECB expected to clarify the future of its stimulus programme on December 16
Central bank independence helps build reserves – researcher
Latin American central banks given independence built up strong FX reserves, paper finds
Mexican president nominates first female governor
Victoria Rodriguez has been undersecretary of finance in the current administration
Mexican president withdraws nomination of new governor
López Obrador had chosen former finance minister to lead Bank of Mexico from January 1
Lagarde says ECB policy is likely to stay loose in 2022
ECB president says eurozone must not “rush into a premature tightening”
Brazil’s Pix system used by 62% of population – central bank
Real-time retail payments platform was most-used means of payments in October – BCB
ECB warns of ‘pockets of exuberance’ in credit, asset and housing markets
High inflation could have “longer-lasting” effects and weigh on the recovery, says financial stability review
BCB independence and Brazil’s inflation battle
Formal autonomy should help shield central bank from political pressure linked to 2022 elections, but challenges remain