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Bank of England Inflation Report, February 2004

In its latest Inflation Report, the Bank of England revised upwards its growth forecast over the next two years, saying the risks to the overall outlook were broadly even. Mervyn King told a news conference that inflation was expected to rise steadily to…

RBA Statement on Monetary Policy, February 2004

The Reserve Bank of Australia released its February 2004 Statement on Monetary Policy on 9 February. The report painted a positive picture of domestic and global growth but said that while inflation is currently tailing off, it is likely to rise next…

Singapore's unique monetary policy

This IMF Working Paper looks at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the way it conducts monetary policy. Instead of relying on short-term interest rates or monetary aggregates as its monetary policy instrument it conducts policy by managing the trade…

Bank of Japan Monthly Report, February 2004

The Bank of Japan published the English version of its February 2004 Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments on 9 February. In its report the BOJ upgraded its view of Japanese exports, saying they were "increasing substantially." It…

'The monetary policy of the ECB': 2nd edition

The European Central Bank published the second edition of "The monetary policy of the ECB" on 30 January. The publication aims to provide the public with a comprehensive overview of the ECB's monetary policy and its economic and institutional background.

Basel: Changes to the securitisation framework

In response to public comments on the third consultative paper (CP3) of the New Basel Accord, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision announced in October 2003 plans to revise the internal ratings-based (IRB) approach to securitisation exposures. The…

Sveriges Riksbank Economic Review 4th Quarter 2003

The Sveriges Riksbank has published its Economic Review for the 4th Quarter 2003. The Review includes articles "Crisis exercises make for crisis readiness," "Payment system efficiency and pro-competitive regulation" and asks "Is 'wage drift' a problem?".

Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Meeting on 15 and 16 December 2003, released 23 January. The bank's Policy Board agreed that the currency market needed close monitoring although some members felt the economic impact of the high yen had…

Bank of Japan Monthly Report, January 2004

The Bank of Japan published the English version of its January 2004 Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments on 22 January. It raised its assessment of the economy, saying strong exports are boosting output and beginning to filter…

ECB Monthly Bulletin, January 2004

The European Central Bank published its January 2004 Monthly Bulletin on 22 January. In the report the ECB spelt out its concern over currency volatility but showed no sign it might change its outlook for a gradual economic upturn in the eurozone.

Federal Reserve Board - Beige Book, January 2004

The Federal Reserve released its January 2004 survey of Current Economic Conditions, known as the Beige Book, on 14 January. The survey suggested the rebound in the U.S. economy is gaining momentum, fuelled by last-minute holiday shopping in December.

St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, January 2004

The Quarterly Review of Business and Economic Conditions, The Regional Economist, January edition from the St Louis Fed includes the article "Another jobless recovery" which asks whether the U.S. economy is undergoing fundamental changes.

Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin, Winter 2003

The Bank of England released its Quarterly Bulletin, Winter 2003, on 19 December. Among articles included in the Bulletin are "The distribution of unsecured debt in the United Kingdom: survey evidence," "The macroeconomic impact of revitalising the…

Bank of Canada Financial System Review, Dec 2003

The Bank of Canada published its semi-annual Financial System Review on 17 December. An improving economic environment and a stabilization in corporate credit quality have contributed to better results for financial institutions, it said. The risks…

Bank of Japan Monthly Report, December 2003

The Bank of Japan published the English version of its December 2003 Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments on 18 December. The BoJ said that it expects the Japanese economy to continue its export-led recovery at a slow pace. "Japan…

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