Central Banks
ECB paper examines household inflation differences
French and German consumer data shows heterogeneity is driven by product choice, research finds
BoJ policy-makers signal end to negative rates
Summary of meeting shows board members see higher chances of achieving virtuous wage-price spiral
EquiLend cyber hack exposes trade reporting dependence
Ransomware attack at securities lending platform disrupts regulatory compliance
Spike in oil prices ‘could boost South Korean economy’
BoK researchers say a rise driven by higher global economic activity might boost domestic growth
Interconnectedness of financial system ‘amplifies climate risks’
Bank of Canada research says funds’ responses to climate shocks could exacerbate related losses
DSGE models should include housing supply, ECB paper argues
Author says adding financial sector and new houses improves forecasting accuracy
China pulls report on merger of ‘bad banks’ with SWF
Tie-up could help separate government’s roles as regulator and shareholder in managers of bad debt
Governance and diversity at the Federal Reserve
Could changes in governance practices have contributed to poor performance in 2021–22? asks Jeffrey Lacker
Strong consumer spending ‘does not preclude US recession’
Dallas Fed research argues that declines in residential investment are a better bellwether for a downturn
Italian governor concerned over Russian asset seizure, officials say
Panetta says renminbi has overtaken euro as international currency since Russia invaded Ukraine
Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged
Central bank expects core inflation to fall gradually amid lower import and domestic costs
Hong Kong court orders liquidation of Evergrande
Decision could lead to complex winding-up process for debt-laden Chinese developer
CBDC is inevitable
Central bank digital currency should be thought of as a platform rather than a product, writes Dave Birch
Turkish central bank raises rates but hints tightening is over
Governor denies accusations against her family as inflation continues to rise
Minneapolis Fed paper supports ban on enforcing non-competes
New law in Minnesota prevents companies from restricting where former employees can go to work
RBA sees gender disparity in Australians’ inflation expectations
Survey claims men’s views are closer to central bank’s than women’s
Clearing members fear CFTC bending rules for crypto
Critics warn new framework for Bitnomial and LedgerX could undermine clearing integrity
ECB holds rates as Lagarde expresses optimism
Several observers think rate cut before June is more likely as ECB says policy is working
Bank of Canada holds rates steady for fourth consecutive decision
Underlying inflation far too persistent, argues governor
Post-GFC market segmentation ‘caused dollar costs to rise abroad’
Dallas Fed research sees new role for US in providing central bank swap lines
South Africa holds rates in unanimous decision
Governor reiterates inflation must fall further before there can be cuts