Monetary Policy
Guatemala orders first rate rise in nine years
Board cites concerns about expectations but inflation remains within target range
Bank of Russia cuts rates again
Central bank says inflationary pressures are falling but economy faces considerable constraints
Bank of Korea raises policy rate again
Policy-makers expect high inflation for rest of year
RBNZ tightening policy ‘by more and sooner’
Central bank orders second 50bp hike, the fifth increase since last October
Rates round-up: Israel surprises with larger hike
Central banks in Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Paraguay and Jamaica also tighten policy
RBA’s approach to QT does not involve selling bonds
Selling assets could undermine future quantitative easing programmes, says assistant governor
BoE’s Bailey hits back at monetary policy critics
Facts “simply do not support” argument that central bank was too slow, governor says
Lagarde says ECB likely to abandon negative rates in September
Central bank would need to confirm end to asset purchases in June, and hike in July and September
Japan’s inflation breaches 2% target
High import prices a key driver as flat wages drag demand
Communications Benchmarks 2022 – executive summary
Key findings of the 2022 report, including the ongoing shift to social media and the impact of Covid-19
BoE’s Pill says UK facing strong ‘inflationary momentum’
Latest inflation forecast “does not make for pretty reading”, says chief economist
China cuts key lending rate
Authorities acknowledge “complex and severe environment” as they step up support
Rates round-up: South Africa, Philippines and Egypt hike
Emerging markets tighten policy amid unrelenting inflation
Communications Benchmarks 2022 – opening new channels
Data sheds light on the continued shift to new channels and tools of communication
Mervyn King says central banks made ‘serious errors’ on inflation
Former BoE governor says UK should raise rates further to curb spiralling prices
Fed’s Evans says front-loaded hikes are ‘pretty much in process’
Outgoing Chicago Fed president worries about uneven wage gains
Rates round-up: Uruguay, Tunisia and Serbia tighten policy
Inflation fears prompt more rate hikes from central banks worldwide
Central bankers have lost sight of inflation
Inflation resurgence comes after central bankers were distracted from their primary task by climate and crypto, combined with an overreliance on new Keynesian approaches
BoE officials admit inflationary spiral is a growing risk
Deputy governor says “inflation mentality” could start influencing firms’ pricing decisions
Bernanke says Fed acted too slowly on inflation
Former Fed chair argues forward guidance hampered Fed’s response to rising prices
The green agenda dilemma
Central banks face a choice over whether to support national energy independence or climate goals, amid calls from some parties for higher inflation targets
BIS paper finds sovereign risk key to fiscal-monetary links
Study of Mexico models feedback loop between fiscal and monetary policy
Bank of Mexico hints at tougher measures as it raises rates
Banxico ups inflation expectations while government unveils price-cutting plan
Argentine central bank hikes rates as inflation reaches 30-year high
Central bank makes optimistic comments on inflation path