Book contributions by Victor Mendez-Barreira
Articles by Victor Mendez-Barreira
Tunisia’s prime minister requests replacement of governor
Country is grappling with high inflation, rising public debt and dwindling reserves
ECB increases role of corporate debt in QE
Fall in sovereign bond purchases could allow extension of stimulus
Plunging shares may be another sign of economic strength
The sell-off may be a reaction to stronger economic indicators and expectations of a hawkish Fed, say analysts
Riksbank renews its website to address user demands
New design preserves original structure, but makes the most demanded content more accessible
Weaker dollar may indicate markets expect US slowdown
Weakening currency despite strong growth presents puzzle for policymakers
Spain’s de Guindos moves closer to ECB vice-presidency
Spain enjoys good relations with Germany, and lacks a top position in the EU
Higher inflation in the US could accelerate Fed’s tightening
US Treasury yields rise as GDP growth accelerates and inflation expectations increase
German coalition talks open possibility of reformed ESM
European Commission proposed creating a new institution to lead crisis programmes in December
German savings banks may buy debt to gain political favour, ECB paper says
Research warns this behaviour increases interdependence between banks and governments
Higher inflation in Norway supports tighter outlook
Norges Bank brings forward its first planned rate hike to late 2018
Argentina cuts rates, but keeps focus on inflation
Analysts express concerns over the decision, as inflation remains high
SNB expects record profits for 2017
Swiss central bank benefits from high asset prices and a weaker franc
Argentina lifts target as inflation persists
IMF recommended keeping tighter monetary stance in latest report in December; Argentina’s move could impact central bank credibility
Weak inflation in Nordic countries likely to keep rates on hold
Sveriges Riksbank and Norges Bank set to prolong their dovish stances in last policy meeting of 2017; Iceland holds rates
Riksbank plans comms drive to mark 350th anniversary
The world’s oldest central bank intends to engage the public, explaining its role in the economy
ECB officials disagree on open-ended QE
Agreement on keeping private-sector purchases sizeable, which would increase their importance
Sweden still needs loose policy – IMF
Elevated house prices, public debt and low wage growth are the biggest risks to the economy
Bank of Spain inspector denounces supervision interference
Supervisors consider essential the creation of a body to safeguard their independence
Communication key to convey policies and objectives to public, central bankers say
Yellen, Draghi, Kuroda and Carney reflect on reaction of markets and public to policy communication
ECB may change composition of QE, researchers say
Lower levels of sovereign bond acquisitions may allow the central bank to extend stimulus into 2019
Italian premier proposes Visco for a second term, despite opposition
Former prime minister Renzi tried to derail governor’s renewal, questioning his record on supervision
ECB likely to extend QE despite stronger growth, analysts say
Central bank expected to prolong programme by six months at reduced monthly rate of €30 billion
Danish central bank critical of fiscal easing plans
As growth accelerates and inflation rises the economy risks overheating, the central bank says
ECB taper unlikely to upset major European equity investors
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is boosted by its €200 billion investment in European stocks