Economics
China to name Ma Delun as vice governor
The People's Bank of China is set to appoint Ma Delun as vice governor of the central bank, local media reports said on Wednesday.
Bank of Haiti - Annual Report 2006
The Haitian economy expanded by 2.3% in 2006, the highest rate of growth since 1999.
Central Bank of Lesotho - Annual Report 2006
Lesotho's economy expanded by 6.2% in 2006, boosted by the strong performance of the manufacturing industry.
National Bank of Poland - Annual Report 2006
The Polish economy expanded by 6.1% in 2006, placing it among the most rapidly developing EU states.
National Bank of Rwanda - Annual Report 2006
Rwanda's economy grew by 6.5% in 2006, boosted by the strong performance of the manufacturing and services sector.
US markets unconvinced by 1980s inflation fall
Financial markets were sceptical of the Federal Reserve's commitment to low inflation even after the period of disinflation in the early 1980s, research published by the Kansas City Federal Reserve finds.
The Netherlands Bank - Annual Report 2006
The Netherlands Central Bank estimated the Dutch economy expanded by 3% in 2006, boosted by strong export, consumption and investment growth.
Bank of England - Quarterly Bulletin
Details of the impact of Northern Rock's use of the lender of last resort facility on the Bank of England's open market operations are noted in the latest edition of the Quarterly Bulletin.
Numbers of central bankers continue to rise
The 2008 edition of Central Banking Publications's Central Bank Directory, the annual guide to the world of central banking, estimates the number of central bankers in the world at 348,865, a marginal 0.2% increase over last year. This maintains last…
Imbalances to gradually decline despite turmoil
The unwinding of global imbalances is still likely to continue gradually in spite of the increased risks posed by the recent financial turmoil, says John Lipsky, the first deputy managing director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Nepal Rastra Bank - Annual Report 2005-2006
Nepal's real GDP grew by 2.3 % in the 2005 to 2006 period.
Emerging Asia impacts commodity price trend
Industrial activity in emerging Asia appears to have become, since 1997, a stronger driver of oil and commodity price movements than business cycle trends in developed economies.
UAE governor wants to stay on
Reports that Sultan Nasser al-Suweidi, the governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, was planning to step down when his four-year term ends next week, to be replaced by Saeed Mubarak Rashid al-Hajeri, chairman of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, have been…
Fischer outlines Israel's economic agenda
The objective of the Bank of Israel's economic agenda should be rapid and sustained growth, Stanley Fischer, the governor of the central bank, said.
Bank loans an offer Italy's criminals can refuse
Italy's underground economy does hold back financial deepening, research published by the Bank of Italy finds.
Carry trade returns high but losses heavy
Though carry trades in various Asian currencies tend to outperform major stock markets, there is a relatively high frequency of large negative returns, research published by the Bank for International Settlements finds.
Banco de la Republica - Annual Report 2007
At 6.8%, the Colombian growth rate in 2006 surpassed all predictions.
Chinese inflation surpasses previous peak
China's inflation accelerated further in November after matching the 11-year peak reached in August the previous month.
Dodge reveals lessons learned in final speech
To mark the end of his term as governor of the Bank of Canada and more than 35 years devising public-sector economic policy, David Dodge spoke on the three most important lessons that he had learned.
Central Bank of Madagascar - Annual Report 2006
Madagascar's economy grew by 4.8% in 2006, boosted by the strong performance of the construction, transport and tourism industries.
Central Bank of Belize - Annual Report 2006
Growth accelerated to 5.8% in 2006, boosted by the launch of commercial oil operations.
Canada's Dodge and Carney assess outlook
Mark Carney, who is set to become the Bank of Canada's new governor next February, appeared in front of Canadian parliamentarians last week, as did current incumbent David Dodge.
Prices stickier for manufacturers: US research
The cost for manufacturers to re-price their goods deters them from making changes, research by the New York Federal Reserve finds.
Central Bank of Costa Rica - Annual Report 2006
The Central Bank of Costa Rica intensified its efforts in reducing medium-term inflation in 2006.