Monetary Policy
FOMC in no hurry to cut rates, says Powell
September’s loosening reflects growing confidence in soft landing, argues Fed chair
Jamaica and Dominican Republic announce 25bp cuts
Caribbean central banks continue their easing cycles
Colombia cuts rates by 50bp in split decision
Uncertainty over fiscal budget prevents further easing, analysts say
How (not) to review your monetary policy framework
The Fed made some mistakes in its last strategy review. As it prepares to have another go, it could learn from other central banks
Banxico study points to knowledge gap in analysis of Fed policy
Examining “information shocks” can lead to better assessment of the impact of FOMC decisions
Sri Lanka holds interest rates
Central bank to introduce single policy rate in “near future”
Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland cut rates
25bp cuts across Europe follow Fed’s footsteps
Bank of Mexico cuts rates by 25bp amid slowing inflation
Doveish tone signals further easing to come, say analysts
People’s Bank of China cuts RRRs and key rates
Bank starts to implement slew of stimulus measures
Central banks must reckon with the costs of quantitative easing
Asset purchase programmes have become a significant loss-maker for central banks. Jagjit Chadha says the losses raise questions about value for money, fiscal distortions and independence
BoE’s Greene strikes cautious note on consumption
Monetary policy committee member says UK consumption has been weak, but risks are to the upside
Hungary cuts rates by 25 basis points
Central bank says prime minister’s austerity plans will help by providing fiscal credibility
Central Bank of Brazil warns against lavish fiscal spending
Policy committee says unsustainable public debt would make it harder to control inflation
People’s Bank of China cuts medium-term lending rate
Reduction comes a day after PBoC unleashes slew of economic stimulus measures
Reserve Bank of Australia holds policy rate
Policy-makers say cut is unlikely in near term while government’s plan to overhaul central bank sours
PBoC unveils major stimulus package
Central bank cuts key rate and reserve requirements, boosts support for property and stock markets
China announces 10bp cut in short-term interest rate
Decision comes days after central bank left benchmark rates unchanged
Philippines central bank cuts reserve requirement ratios
Move follows rate cut in August
Paraguay holds rates at 6%
Central bank points to positive signs in domestic economy and external environment
Pricing and funding pressures from BoE's QT hit gilt repo dealers
QT-driven funding cost rises combined with clients’ price demands see at least two banks pull back
PBoC keeps benchmark rates unchanged
Bank holds one- and five-year loan prime rates, despite weak economic data
Bank of Japan holds policy rate
Decision comes as core inflation accelerates for fourth consecutive month
Norges Bank holds rates and hints at easing path in 2025
Central bank says core inflation of more than 3% precludes cuts this year
Brazil raises policy rate by 25bp in unanimous decision
Central bank defies global easing cycle as domestic inflation remains above target