Bank of Guatemala
Mexico and Guatemala continue to hold rates
Inflation is still falling, but Banxico expects rates will stay high for some time
Rates round-up: Australia signals more tightening to come
Guatemala and West African states increase rates, while Jamaica raises reserve requirement
Rates round-up: Canada to pause after 25bp rate rise
Thailand ups 25bp; Nigeria increases sharply; Angola opts for cut; and more
Guatemala accelerates hikes while Dominican Republic pauses
Dominican core and headline inflation falling, but pressures are rising in Guatemala
People: October to December 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Finance minister becomes new Guatemala governor
Gónzalez replaces Recinos, who had led the Bank of Guatemala for seven years
Guatemalan central bank orders 25bp hike
Central bank raises rates to highest level since 2017
Banknotes: July to September 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Guatemala and Dominican Republic raise rates
DR says inflation is “moderating” and economy is strong; Guatemala notes second-round effects
Guatemala hikes rates 25bp for second consecutive month
Board blames global commodity prices, as inflation breached target range in May
Guatemala orders first rate rise in nine years
Board cites concerns about expectations but inflation remains within target range
People: Swiss vice-chair to take office in August
Board member appointed in Guatemala; new external MPC member in Ghana; and more
Central American central banks move to upgrade regional payment system
Central bank governors from Central America draw up action plan, detailing faster payment times; Costa Rica to be fully integrated in ‘short space of time’
Guatemalan central bank president backed by colleagues after arrest
Julio Suarez is arrested in his capacity as a director at the Guatemalan Social Security Institute as string of public officials hit with allegations of fraud
Julio Suárez appointed next Bank of Guatemala president
Vice-president has been appointed to lead the central bank by the Guatemalan government, and will take office on October 1