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Central Bank of Peru - Annual Report 2007
The Peruvian economy expanded by an impressive 9% last year - the highest growth rate for more than 13 years, the central bank's latest Annual Report reveals.
Qatar Central Bank - Annual Report 2007
Qatar's state budget realised a surplus for the seventh-straight year in 2006, the central bank's latest Annual Report reveals.
Central Bank of Honduras - Annual Report 2007
The Central Bank of Honduras raised rates four times last year to combat a surge in inflation, the institution's latest Annual Report states.
Central Bank of Aruba - Annual Report 2007
An influx of tourists from Venezuela boosted Aruba's economy in 2007, the latest Annual Report from the country's central bank reveals.
Israel split on rate-hike vote
The Bank of Israel's rate-setting board was split on whether to lift rates in August.
Bank of Jamaica - Annual Report 2007
During 2007, the Bank of Jamaica was confronted with several challenges to price stability, the institution's latest Annual Report states.
Beige Book signals economy remains weak
The latest edition of the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, which charts business conditions in the 12 districts overseen by the regional Feds, indicates the pace of economic activity remains slow across most of the US.
SA trade deficit narrows in second quarter
South Africa's trade deficit narrowed from 8.9% of GDP in the first quarter to 7.3% in the three months to June, the country's Reserve Bank reported on Thursday.
BIS - Quarterly Review
Worries about the economic outlook and related uncertainties gained prominence over the summer months, the Bank for International Settlements states in its latest Quarterly Review.
Central Bank of Madagascar - Annual Report 2007
Madagascar achieved a positive balance of payments for the 12th consecutive year, the Central Bank of Madagascar's latest Annual Report states.
Reserve Bank of India - Annual Report 2007-2008
Although growth moderated marginally, the year to June 2008 was the third year in succession in which the Indian economy expanded by 9% or more, the Reserve Bank of India states in its latest Annual Report.
The tasks of the National Bank of Denmark
The National Bank of Denmark has published a report aimed at the general public outlining its main objectives.
Central Bank of Cyprus - Annual Report 2007
Cyprus's successful euro accession was the culmination of the collective efforts of the country's finance ministry and central bank, notes Athanasios Orphanides, the governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, in his foreword to the institution's latest…
Malta - Quarterly Review
A slump in Maltese exports in the first quarter of 2008 had a negative impact on growth, the latest Quarterly Review from the Central Bank of Malta, published in August, states.
BoJ minutes: Japan's economy slowing
Japan's economic growth has slowed further, reflecting weaker growth in business fixed investment and private consumption, say the minutes of the Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Council meeting on 14 and 15 July.
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.
Malta - Annual Report 2007
Fiscal policy is the only short-term countercyclical instrument available since Malta joined the eurozone, said Michael Bonello, the governor of the Central Bank of Malta, in the latest Annual Report.
RBI: in support of interest futures
The Reserve Bank of India has published details of new measures to strengthen the development of the country's interest-rate future markets.
ECB: inflation is here to stay
The European Central Bank sees increasing upside risks to price stability over the medium term, according to the central bank's August monthly bulletin.
Asia needs to start raising rates
The recent rise in food prices will significantly impact inflation in Asian economies, according to new research from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Bahrain - Annual Report 2007
The Central Bank of Bahrain introduced many regulatory changes in 2007, according to its latest annual report.
Colombia fights above-target inflation
The board of directors of the Banco de la Republica Colombia were unanimous in deciding to raise the central bank's benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 10%, the minutes of the 25 July meeting show.
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.