Economics
SNB's Roth heralds new phase of crisis
Jean-Pierre Roth, the chairman of the Swiss National Bank, has said that signs of a downturn in the real economy mark the beginning of a new phase of the global turmoil.
Local lenders apply tougher credit standards
Collateral requirements are more stringent for business loans granted by local lenders than those granted to firms further away, a paper published by the Bank of Spain finds.
Bank of Slovenia - Annual Report 2007
The future competitiveness of the Slovenian economy will depend mainly on the results of wage negotiations, said Marko Kranjec, the governor of the Bank of Slovenia, in the latest Annual Report.
Benefits of mixed ability classes
Highly capable students gain from mixing with average students, finds a new paper from the Boston Federal Reserve.
Crime and the city
Arrests follow crime, but an increase in arrests does not necessarily lead to a decrease in crime, finds a new paper from the Federal Reserve of St Louis.
Portugal: components of exports shifting
The share of Portugal's exports of parts and components has more than doubled since the late 1980s, a new paper from the country's central bank states.
Bank of Canada Review - summer 2008 edition
The Bank of Canada has published the spring edition of its Economic Review.
Eurozone economy shrinks in second quarter
The eurozone economy looks to have shown a quarterly contraction for the first time since the euro was introduced.
Unemployment rate and benefits relationship
A new paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia investigates the impact of unemployment benefits on the jobless rate.
Tough times ahead for US borrowers: Fed poll
Lending standards have tightened and are set to become more stringent still, the Fed's latest lending survey shows.
Botswana - Annual Report 2007
Financial services and public access to banking services significantly improved last year, said Linah Mohohlo, the governor of the Bank of Botswana, in the latest annual report.
Singapore - Annual Report 2007
Singapore's economic growth may ease in the coming quarters as the global economy weakens and as inflationary pressures persist, said Goh Chok Tong, the chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, in the institution's latest annual report.
US inflation and unemployment to rise: poll
US economic growth in 2008 will be slower than in 2007, with inflation staying high and unemployment rising, according to a survey of participants at the Chicago Fed's annual Automotive Outlook Symposium.
Singapore's Heng: people must plan ahead
Singapore's maturing population needs good retirement planning services to remain financially independent, said Heng Swee Keat, the managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Afghan governor warns of food shortages
Abdul Qadeer Fitrat, the governor of the Bank of Afghanistan, has said that Kabul will have to buy significant quantities of food to avoid shortages throughout the war-torn country.
Exporting benefits labour productivity
Exporting increases firms' labour productivity, finds a new paper from the Central Bank of Turkey.
Eurozone borrowers facing tighter standards
European Central Bank (ECB) data reveals eurozone banks are making it more difficult for consumers and businesses to borrow as fears of a slowdown take hold.
Peru to be an economic success story
The probability that Peru becomes an economic success story in the next ten years is very high, says a new paper from the Central Bank of Peru.
Philippines' Tetangco praises microfinance
Microfinance is no longer a "mere buzzword" but part of the financial mainstream, said Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines.
Bankruptcy delays foreclosure
Filing for personal bankruptcy adds a little over a year to a foreclosure process, finds a new paper from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve.
New Jersey fifth in mortgage foreclosures
New Jersey ranks fifth among states for the proportion of subprime mortgages in foreclosure, finds a new article from the New York Federal Reserve.
Fed appoints community banker to governor role
The Federal Reserve's governing board is now just one member short after Elizabeth Duke, a community banker, was sworn in on Monday.
Kuwaiti deputy quit in July - report
Nabeel Ahmad al-Mannae, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait, quit in July, say reports.