Monetary Policy

BoJ report paints bleak picture of Japan's economy

JAPAN - The Bank of Japan on Tuesday painted a bleak picture of the world's second largest economy in its monthly report, pointing to lower capital investment, weak private consumption and a harsh lending environment for small companies seeking to raise…

Speech by Tito Mboweni, Res Bank of South Africa

SPEECH - In the speech made 9 February Mboweni said there is a need for a mechanism to inject additional liquidity into the world economy during times of stress. He said that reform of the international financial system should also address the problem of…

Speech by Cathy Minehan, Boston Fed Bank President

SPEECH - In the speech given 11 February Minehan said that while there are good reasons to be optimistic a recovery is at hand or in progress, she cautioned that U.S. consumers, who have remained resilient throughout - will not be able to lift the US…

Speech by Eva Srejber of Sveriges Riksbank

SPEECH - In the speech titled 'Life outside Euroland' Srejber said that the latest reports pointed to a transition period of between two and three years from a referendum until EMU entry. However, she said, "this preparation time can be shortened…

Speech by Eugenio Domingo Solans of the ECB

SPEECH - Eugenio Domingo Solans, Miembro del Consejo de Gobierno y del Comite Ejecutivo del Banco Central Europeo, Intervencion en el Foro Financiero 2002 de ABC, Madrid, 11 de febrero del 2002. This speech is only in Spanish, 11 February.

When can we forcast inflation?

RESEARCH - Article by Jonas D. M. Fisher, Chin Te Liu and Ruilin Zhou. Chicago Fed researchers show that inflation forecasting models, like the Phillips curve, may still provide sound predictions of inflation. They argue that time periods in which it is…

G7 upbeat on global economy

CANADA - The world's seven leading industrialised states have said prospects of an upturn in a global economy hit by the 11 September attacks on America have strengthened, although risks remain.

Japan acts to end recession

JAPAN - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has asked his government minister to hammer out a series of economic reforms aimed at lifting Japan out of recession.

Wim's way with words

FEATURE - Duisenberg's volubility has earned him many enemies and even a few admirers. He has certainly become known as a rather unconventional central banker.

Argentina to resume IMF talks

ARGENTINA - In a bid to convince the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to resume economic assistance to Argentina, economy minister, Jorge Remes Lenicov will on Tuesday visit Washington to present his package of economic measures.

Speech by Federal Reserve Governor Mark Olson

SPEECH - "The Fed does not attempt to predict market changes, but I hope the process put in place by the Congress will allow financial institutions to adjust to market changes within certain notable bounds," Fed Governor Mark Olson said in a speech on…

Speech by Federal Reserve Governor Mark Olson

SPEECH - There are no widespread problems with banks' use of so-called special purpose vehicles - accounting moves aimed at taking risks off their balance sheets that have come under scrutiny recently, Federal Reserve governor Olson said on Thursday in a…

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