Economics
Riksbank's Persson on pensions and globalisation
In the speech 'Pensions, globalisation and the current economic situation' given on 9 October Kristina Persson of the Sveriges Riksbank said future pensions will be determined by developments in the economy in general and by wage growth.
Bank of Finland Bulletin 2/2006
According to the Bank of Finland's Bulletin 2/2006, strong growth both in the world economy and domestically provides a solid base for stability in the Finnish financial system.
ECB's Draghi warns of volatility risks
Banks and investors may be ill prepared to handle a return to volatile conditions in financial markets, a top central banker warned on Wednesday 11 October.
Ito says Japan panel may discuss inflation target
Japan's key economic panel may discuss whether the Bank of Japan should adopt an inflation target to aid policy coordination with the government, new panel member Takatoshi Ito said Thursday 12 October in an interview.
Lacker stands tall in the Fed's inflation fight
According to this article published Friday 13 October by Bloomberg, Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, is the nation's inflation vigilante.
Lazard appoints former IMF executive
Paris Investment bank Lazard Ltd. said Thursday 12 October it appointed Gerd Hausler, a former International Monetary Fund executive, as a managing director.
Central Bank of Armenia - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Armenia's Annual Report 2005, during 2005 the overall macroeconomic environment changed considerably due to both real sector developments and government policy measures.
ECB Monthly Bulletin, October 2006
The European Central Bank published its October 2006 Monthly Bulletin on Thursday 12 October. In the report the ECB said eurozone consumer spending is likely to make an increasing contribution to GDP growth in the coming quarters.
Central Bank of Ireland, Quarterly Bulletin 4/2006
The Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland has published its Fourth Quarterly Bulletin for 2006. According to the Bulletin, against a generally favourable international background, the prospects for the domestic economy remain positive.
BoT expects growth to strengthen next year
The Bank of Thailand expects the Thai economy next year to exceed this year's growth, boosted by a strong export growth, declined inflation rate, sooner-than-expected budget disbursement, and stable interest rate.
Mexico's Ortiz sees inflation pressures easing
Mexican central bank governor Guillermo Ortiz has forecast that inflationary pressures in Mexico will remain high for the next two months but ease by the end of the year.
BoE's King on the UK economy
In a speech given on 10 October Mervyn King of the Bank of England said the chance of inflation exceeding three percent in the coming months has been reduced by the latest fall in oil prices.
ECB's Trichet at the European Parliament
In testimony given on 10 October at the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB said economic growth in the euro zone has strengthened significantly and interest rates will rise further to combat…
RBA's Stevens on economic conditions and prospects
In the speech 'Economic conditions and prospects' given on 11 October Glenn Stevens of the Reserve Bank of Australia said Australia's central bank must keep inflation in check in the near term.
Central Bank of Yemen - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Yemen's Annual Report 2005, GDP growth accelerated from 3.9% in 2004 to 4.6% in 2005.
MAS maintains policy on Singapore dollar
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is sticking to its policy of allowing slight, gradual appreciation of the Singapore dollar despite expectations of weakness in the economy, it said Tuesday 10 October.
Fukui donates Murakami profit to charity
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Wednesday 11 October he has donated to charity about 14 million yen returned so far by the Murakami Fund, whose founder has been indicted for alleged insider trading.
Dallas Fed's Fisher on monetary policymaking
In the speech 'Monetary policymaking in a globalized world' given on 10 October Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said that better tools were needed to set monetary policy in an increasingly global economy.
Political instability and inflation volatility
The purpose of this International Monetary Fund Working Paper is to empirically determine the causes of worldwide diversity of inflation volatility.
St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, October 2006
The St Louis Fed's Regional Economist for October 2006 includes the article 'Can we continue to satisfy our appetite for electricity?' 'Predatory lending laws linked to income inequality,' and 'Adding up the economic effects of immigration'.
Interview with Bank of England's Paul Tucker
In a recent interview with The Banker magazine, Paul Tucker, executive director, markets, at the Bank of England reveals the three 'unknowable' things that would aid in the management of risk.
Interview with St Louis Fed's William Poole
In comments to the Financial Times published Tuesday 10 October St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President William Poole said the Fed could do "relatively little" and let the bond market stabilise the economy.
No softening of EU rules for euro bidders
European Union governments won't relax inflation criteria for countries seeking to adopt the euro, finance ministers said on Tuesday 10 October.
Central Bank of the UAE - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates Annual Report 2005, gross domestic product grew by 8.2% in 2005.