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Central Bank of Brazil - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Brazil's Annual Report 2004, the Brazilian economy turned in excellent results in 2004.
Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report, Apr 2006
The Bank of Canada released its April 2006 Monetary Policy Report on 27 April. The latest report says the Canadian economy continues to grow at a solid pace, supported by robust global growth, firm commodity prices, and strong domestic demand.
Croatian National Bank - Annual Report 2004
According to the Croatian National Bank's Annual Report 2004, in 2004 Croatia experienced somewhat slower economic growth than in the preceding two years. At the same time, the country made progress in reducing external imbalances, and inflation remained…
Federal Reserve Board - Beige Book, April 2006
The Federal Reserve published its April 2006 Beige Book survey on 26 April. U.S. economic activity continued to expand across the country in March and the first half of April, but higher energy prices put pressure on costs, the report said.
Central Bank of Cyprus - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Cyprus's Annual Report 2004, the acceleration in economic activity, particularly domestic demand, led to a current account deficit of 5.8% of GDP in 2004 compared with 3% of GDP in the previous year.
European Central Bank - Annual Report 2005
European Central Bank vice-president Lucas Papademos told the European Parliament on Tuesday 25 April that further ECB interest rate hikes will be needed.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, March 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its March 2006 Monthly Report on 25 April. The report said the EU intensification of excessive budget deficit procedures against the German government is justified.
National Bank of Denmark - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Denmark's Annual Report 2005, the economic upswing in Denmark became even stronger in 2005.
Central Bank of Chile - Annual Report 2004
According to the Deutsche Bundesbank's Annual Report 2005, sustained monetary impulse and a favorable external environment during the first half of 2004 created an expansionary macroeconomic climate, but initially this was not clearly reflected in…
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, Apr 2006
According to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Survey, April 2006, activity in the region's manufacturing sector continues to expand.
Statement by G7 after Washington meeting
The following is the full text of a statement and an annex issued on Friday 21 April by the finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven nations after their one-day meeting in Washington.
SARB launch Vision 2010 for payment system
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Thursday 20 April launched a document containing strategic guidelines for the national payment system.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, March 2006
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has published the March 2006 issue of its Bulletin. The latest issue includes the article 'Changes in the inflation process in New Zealand'.
Reserve Bank of Fiji - Annual Report 2004
According to the Reserve Bank of Fiji's Annual Report 2004, the Fiji economy registered its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2004.
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, Mar 2006
According to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Survey, March 2006, activity in the region's manufacturing sector continues to grow in March.
Bank of Canada, Business Outlook Survey, Spring 06
The Bank of Canada published its Spring 2006 Business Outlook Survey on 17 April, saying businesses are positive about the economic outlook.
Deutsche Bundesbank - Annual Report 2005
According to the Deutsche Bundesbank's Annual Report 2005, last year saw cyclical improvements in the German economy, which coped fairly well with the substantial increase in crude oil prices.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index, March 06
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for March 2006, published 20 April, was +0.37 in March, up from +0.19 in February.
Bank of Finland - Annual Report 2005
According to the Bank of Finland's Annual Report 2005, monetary policy for the euro area in 2005 was conducted in conditions of slower economic growth and higher inflation than expected.
Bank of England Inflation Attitudes Survey, Apr 06
The Bank of England published its April 2006 Inflation Attitudes Survey on Tuesday 18 April. Inflation expectations in the UK have risen to their highest level in seven years, the survey said.
IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2006
The International Monetary Fund published its World Economic Outlook April 2006 on 19 April. In the report the IMF said the ECB shouldn't "rush" to raise interest rates even as the eurozone economy expands this year by the most since 2004.
Bank of France - Annual Report 2004
According to the Bank of France's Annual Report 2004, despite persisting risks, the international environment was buoyant in 2004 and monetary policy remained very accommodating within the euro area.
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, April 2006
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its April 2006 monthly report on Thursday 13 April. In the report the BOJ left its positive assessment of the nation's economy unchanged, citing rising production and exports as well as a pickup in…
Bank of Guyana - Annual Report 2004
According to the Bank of Guyana's Annual Report 2004, Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebounded in 2004 with a growth of 1.6 percent after remaining relatively flat at the end of 2003.