Book contributions by Victor Mendez-Barreira
Articles by Victor Mendez-Barreira
ECB likely to shy away from rate cut, analysts say
Central bank expected to unveil targeted measures to support banks and SMEs
Covid-19 unleashes major market shock
Oil prices tumble, dragging down stock markets worldwide; sovereign bonds rally
Fed action likely to affect policy plans in Brazil and Mexico
In spite of weaker currencies, both countries may require lower rates to tackle weaker growth and higher rate differentials
What can the ECB do now?
Central bank is facing coronavirus shock with limited room for further policy measures
Major central banks ready to respond to coronavirus
Fed, ECB and Bank of Japan say they are willing to act; central bank events disrupted
Did the Riksbank abandon negative rates too soon?
In January, a key inflation measure dropped sharply. Policy-makers face difficult choices if inflation does not recover
ECB unveils plan for its strategy review
Eurosystem will host “listening” events with general public, academia and civil society organisations
Swedish central bank will test DLT-based digital currency prototype
Sveriges Riksbank and Accenture project to use simulated agents to test ‘e-krona’
IMF staff say Argentina’s debt is unsustainable
Report calls for haircut for private creditors as Argentine government demands IMF debt forgiveness
Turkish central bank keeps cutting rates despite higher inflation
Cut brings Turkish real rates into negative territory as currency renews slide against dollar
Should the ECB add owner-occupied housing costs to its inflation measure?
Yves Mersch argues broader measure of housing costs would give more realistic inflation picture
Brazilian MPC cuts policy rate to record low
Central bank forecasts inflation to stay within target range despite recent rises
Chilean central bank holds rates, citing uncertain outlook
Central bank warns of impact of fall in demand for Chile’s major export as mass protests continue
Should the ECB increase the transparency of governing council meetings?
Observers and former officials weigh pros and cons of greater disclosure for policy efficacy and independence
Colombia culls external reserve manager to boost competition
In the period 2016-18, central bank reduced the number of institutions to six from seven
Chile unexpectedly halts forex interventions
In December, interventions helped peso appreciate, but it has resumed downward trend
Lagarde awards Schnabel key policy role in renewed ECB board
Panetta leads market infrastructure and payments, banknotes and international relations
Schnabel and Panetta appointed ECB executive board members
The final distribution of responsibilities in January will determine the new members’ portfolios
Riksbank abandons negative rates
Swedish central bank increases repo rate by 25 basis points, but two board members dissent
Central banks need to avoid dependence on markets, officials say
ECB and Fed officials reflect on relation between bond market expectations and their policy decisions, in farewell conference for Benoît Cœuré
Central bankers in favour of climate change goals in mandates
Central Banking’s Climate Risk Summit shows community rapidly embracing green policies
Brazil likely to end easing cycle with 50bp rate cut
Record-low rates will suffice to boost growth in 2020; inflation up on weaker real
Argentinian president appoints new governor
Miguel Angel Pesce rejects high interest rates as means of reducing inflation and backs price controls
Chilean MPC abandons easing plans amid political unrest
Currency fell sharply in November following prolonged street protests