Monetary Policy
RBI cuts rates again amid growth and non-bank concerns
Fresh trouble in the non-bank sector raises concerns over broader financial system
Kenya’s rate controls caused ‘collapse’ in credit – IMF paper
Caps undermined central bank’s control over signalling policy stance, researchers find
Dominican Republic announces easing measure
It is necessary to react to “unstable” global economy, governor Héctor Valdez Albizu says
Fed stands ready to act, says Powell
Federal Reserve will “act as appropriate” to sustain growth amid uncertainty from trade negotiations, says chairman
Bullard says Fed may need to cut rates ‘soon’
Market-implied probability of a cut in September now above 80%
Australia cuts rates to record low
Weak inflation and declining property market push RBA to cut rates
Zimbabwe reaches IMF agreement to deal with currency crisis
‘RTGS dollar’ will be supported by advice from IMF programme
Sri Lanka cuts rates as economy feels effects of Easter attacks
Economy was rebounding in Q1, but appears to have been knocked back, central bank says
Potential Fed nominee wants changes to interest rate policy
IOER hurts private sector entrepreneurialism and gives banks wrong incentive, Judy Shelton says
Fed’s Quarles casts doubt on leaning against the wind
But we “do not fully understand” the potential trade-offs, he says
Bank of Canada on hold as policy-makers eye Q2 rebound
Strong job growth and recovering business investment contrast with trade tensions
Australia poised for rate cut as economy continues to weaken
Low inflation and a declining property market make case for reversal of earlier stance
Fiscal policy needed to tackle next crisis – Riksbank research
Low interest rates limits monetary policy influence, but opens the door to sustainable fiscal stimulus
Angola cuts rates by 25bp as inflation falls
Rate cut is Angola's third within a year
South African MPC narrowly votes to hold rates
Sarb cuts projected growth rates and expects looser monetary policy
Costa Rica cuts rates further following March reversal
Central bank concerned about downside inflation risks and slow economic activity
Bank of Jamaica expands global audience with latest reggae hit
Comms director says global success is pleasing but reaching local people is the ultimate goal
Fed prepared to adjust balance sheet size and composition
Minutes reveal discussions of how the Fed could use its balance sheet in long-run