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Danmarks Nationalbank, Financial Stability 2006
Denmark's central bank published its Financial Stability report for 2006 on Friday 2 June. According to the report, Denmark is currently enjoying favourable economic conditions.
Sveriges Riksbank, Financial Stability Report 1:06
Sweden's central bank, the Sveriges Riksbank, published its first Financial Stability Report for 2006 on 31 May. The prospects of the financial system managing potential shocks are good, according to the report.
ECB's Financial Stability Review, June 2006
The European Central Bank published its June 2006 Financial Stability Review on 1 June. In the report the ECB said an abrupt unwinding of the US current account deficit could put sharp downward pressure on the dollar and lead to a rise in US long-term…
Fed Reserve Bank of Dallas - Annual Report 2005
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas's Annual Report 2005 includes the essay "Racing to the top: How global competition disciplines public policy." All over the world, consumers are getting more of what they buy from other countries. Since 1987, exports…
Bank of Canada Review, Spring 2006
The Bank of Canada published its Review for Spring 2006 on 25 May. The Review includes the article 'Global imbalances - Just how dangerous?' which provides a guide to the major issues and controversies involved in the debate.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority - Annual Report 2005
According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Annual Report 2005, Hong Kong enjoyed robust economic growth in 2005, following a strong and broad-based recovery in 2004.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Monetary Policy Review
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Monetary Policy Review for May 2006, both exports and imports expanded further in March 2006 with imports growing at a faster rate mainly due to the increase in the petroleum imports.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Annual Report 05
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Annual Report 2005, the 2005 hurricane season made an indelible mark on the Southeast.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index, April 2006
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for April 2006, published 18 May, was +0.38 in April, up slightly from +0.35 in March.
Central Bank of Aruba - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Aruba's Annual Report 2004, the recovery of the world economy had a positive influence on the Aruban economic performance.
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, May 2006
According to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Survey, May 2006, business activity increased slightly. However, indicators for new orders, shipments, and employment were down from their readings in April.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Annual Report 2005, Sri Lanka's economy demonstrated its resilience once again in 2005 by growing at a rate of 6 per cent, exceeding expectations in the immediate aftermath of the tsunami disaster of 2004.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, April 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its April 2006 Monthly Report on 22 May. The report said booming exports are expected to continue to drive Germany's economic improvement.
Central Bank of Armenia - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Armenia's Annual Report 2004, during 2004, key macroeconomic indicators, such as components of aggregate supply and demand, deviated considerably from projected levels.
OECD Economic Outlook, May 2006
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development published its Economic Outlook report for May 2006 on 23 May. In the report the OECD said the European Central Bank should only raise interest rates gradually, once there is clear evidence that…
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, May 2006
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its May 2006 monthly report on Tuesday 23 May. In the report the BOJ left its economic assessment unchanged, but reiterated that the economy is recovering steadily.
National Bank of Azerbaijan - Annual Report 2004
According to the National Bank of Azerbaijan's Annual Report 2004, both domestic and foreign economic environments were favorable in 2004, therefore helping Azerbaijan to retain a high economic growth rate.
RBNZ Financial Stability Report, May 2006
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand published its May 2006 Financial Stability Report on 19 May. RBNZ governor Alan Bollard said that New Zealand's financial system is well placed to weather the slowdown in the economy.
Bank of Albania - Annual Report 2004
According to the Bank of Albania's Annual Report 2004, the development of the Albanian economy during 2004 was in compliance with the main objectives of the country's economic development strategy.
ECB's Target Annual Report 2005
The European Central Bank (ECB) published the TARGET Annual Report 2005 on Friday 19 May. This publication, which is the sixth of its kind, gives an overview of TARGET operations in 2005.
National Bank of Belgium - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Belgium's Annual Report 2005, the overall performance of the euro area conceals highly divergent results across countries.
Central Bank of Barbados - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Barbados's Annual Report 2004, during 2004, growth of the Barbadian economy was strong, particularly in tourism and the nontraded sectors.
Norges Bank - Annual Report 2005
According to Norges Bank's Annual Report 2005, published Friday 12 May, Norges Bank's projections for inflation in 2005 were revised downwards slightly in Inflation Report 1/05, but were unchanged thereafter.
Central Bank of The Bahamas - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of The Bahamas's Annual Report 2005, preliminary indications are that, despite the rise in global oil prices and devastating hurricanes, the growth momentum of the Bahamian economy was sustained during 2005.