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Kazakhstan reports large decline in credit card fraud
National Bank of Kazakhstan says there was a 25.4% decline in credit card fraud cases in 2010
Divergence in views emerges between Bank of Israel’s narrow forum
Bank of Israel says governor decided to hold monetary policy stance despite recommendation from one member of narrow forum to raise rates
Bank of Israel – Monetary Policy Report (August 2011)
Bank of Israel Monetary Policy Report says inflationary environment motivated faster pace of increase in the interest rates
Bank of Finland reviews policy implications of labour immobility
Bank of Finland research newsletter discusses the effects of resource mobility on monetary policy
Federal Reserve – Beige Book (July 2011)
Federal Reserve July Beige Book shows United States experienced slowdown in economic activity on east coast
Hungary holds as inflation moves closer to target: minutes
National Bank of Hungary minutes shows decline in inflation suggested return to 3% target would not necessitate a monetary tightening
ABS markets influential on composition of international debt markets: ECB report
European Central Bank study on asset-backed securities markets provides valuable insight into the currency composition of international debt markets
Emerging markets influence on global trade trends: IMF report
Fund study links shifts in global trade patterns to greater interconnectedness and concentration of emerging markets
Bank of Canada – Monetary Policy Report (July 2011)
Bank of Canada July 2011 Monetary Policy Report shows economy set to continue expansion despite slowdown in demand
Greece crisis dominates RBA minutes
Reserve Bank of Australia minutes shows policy board left interest rates on hold amid continued uncertainty over Greece
BoE - Trends in Lending (July 2011)
Bank of England July 2011 Trends in Lending report shows the number of loans extended to businesses in the UK declined by $6.4 billion
Bank of Albania – Annual Report (2010)
Bank of Albania 2010 Annual Report shows economic activity in Albania was positive despite external shocks to economy
BoE minutes revise upward inflation peak
Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee minutes show inflation could peak higher and sooner than originally expected
Bank of Italy – Economic Bulletin (July 2011)
Bank of Italy July 2011 Economic Bulletin says risks from European sovereign debt crisis have spread to Italy
BoJ minutes highlight concerns over shortage in nuclear energy
Bank of Japan minutes warn delay in resumption of nuclear energy plants may require more 'conservative' growth forecast
Bank of Korea – Annual Report (2010)
Bank of Korea 2010 Annual Report highlights growing inflationary concerns in South Korea
Sarb - Annual Economic Report (2011)
South African Reserve Bank 2011 Annual Economic Report shows economic recovery in South Africa continued to gain momentum in 2010 and early 2011
Dissenter calls for rate hike: Iceland minutes
Central Bank of Iceland Monetary Policy Committee minutes show one member called for a 25-basis point rate hike
Central Bank of Chile – Financial Stability Report (June 2011)
Central Bank of Chile June Financial Stability report identifies vulnerabilities in Chilean financial system
Japan's supply-side constraints easing: BoJ report
Bank of Japan July 2011 Regional Economic Report says economic growth in some areas of country are picking up
Norges Bank - Payment Systems Annual Report (2010)
Norges Bank 2010 Payment Systems Annual Report says payments should be made more swiftly, securely and at a lower cost
RBA minutes say further rate hike will be necessary
Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy minutes show members of Reserve Bank Board voted to keep rates on hold; signals further tightening in future
Central Bank of Oman - Annual Report (2010)
Central Bank of Oman 2010 Annual Report highlights economic impact of political uprising in Middle East
RBI warns of uncomfortable inflation levels
Reserve Bank of India June 2011 Mid-Quarter Monetary Policy Review says inflation in India persists at uncomfortable levels