Official Record
Bank of Botswana – Banking Supervision Annual Report 2008
Central bank says banking sector was resilient despite crisis because of limited exposure, but anticipates ‘second-round’ effects
Israel’s Fischer held in face of calls for second hike
Bank of Israel minutes reveal majority of officials wanted governor to hike borrowing costs for second straight month
Central Bank of Barbados – 2008 Annual Report
Worsening economic conditions contributed to a decline in growth; tourism and manufacturing affected
FOMC sees slack subduing inflation
Federal Open Market Committee says output gap will persist
Bank of Canada: Business Outlook Survey
Canadian central bank’s autumn survey reveals that while conditions are improving, confidence remains fragile
Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Annual Report 08/09
Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand says the country dealt with the crisis fairly well, but risks remain
World Bank – Annual Report 2009
World Bank outlines post-crisis support measures
BoJ says institutions must manage risk better
BoJ’s September Financial System Report outlines the four key challenges faced by Japanese financial institutions
Central Bank of Solomon Islands – Annual Report 2008
Central Bank of Solomon Islands sees subdued growth and further deterioration in the balance of payments ahead, according to its latest Annual Report
RBA – Financial Stability Review September
Sentiment among Australian households and businesses has improved considerably says the Reserve Bank of Australia in its latest Financial Stability Review
BoE offers measured optimism but warns of “false dawns”
Monetary Policy Committee unanimously vote to maintain the bank rate and asset purchase programme
Bank of England survey shows drop in overall satisfaction
Inflation Attitudes Survey also shows gap between public perception and real rates
Hong Kong Monetary Authority – Quarterly Bulletin
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority publishes September 2009 issue of its Quarterly Bulletin
European Central Bank - Monthly Bulletin September
European Central Bank’s Monthly Bulletin notes money and credit expansion continues to decelerate
Beige Book cautiously positive
Federal Reserve’s Beige Book suggests economic activity continued to stabilise
Bank of Japan – Annual Review 2009
Review shows balance sheet expanded by almost 10%
Housing conditions holding up in West Virginia
Richmond Federal Reserve report shows market in West Virginia has largely remained stronger than those in the rest of the US
BoJ’s minutes from July meeting
Minutes of Bank of Japan’s July policy meeting note that “global economic conditions had stopped worsening”
Czech National Bank – Inflation Report
Czech National Bank says inflation will fall further but remain positive this year
European Central Bank - Monthly Bulletin August
European Central Bank’s Monthly Bulletin justifies keeping key rates on hold
Central Bank of Belize – Annual Report 2008
Belize’s output negatively affected by flooding
Central Bank of Samoa - Annual Report 2007/08
Samoa’s Scanlan on new banknotes
RBA – Statement on Monetary Policy
Reserve Bank of Australia says economic conditions are improving in the latest Statement on Monetary Policy
New York Federal Reserve – Annual Report 2008
New York Federal Reserve’s Annual Report shows its balance sheet tripled in the past year