Coronavirus
Asia-Pacific central banks act to cushion coronavirus shock
RBA and Bank Negara Malaysia cut rates; Bank Indonesia steps in to support markets
Trump urges Fed to act on coronavirus
Fed should “cut rate big” and follow moves made by other central banks, Trump says
Inflation targets back in the spotlight
Monetary policy can do little to offset the impact of Covid-19
Policy responses to Covid-19
The coronavirus outbreak poses a real threat to the global economy, writes Sayuri Shirai
Bank of Mexico cuts growth outlook on virus fears
Central bank says future growth is highly uncertain after Mexican economy contracted in 2019
Too early to speculate on coronavirus impact – Fed vice-chair
Experts urge Americans to brace for “inevitable” spread of the virus in the US
PBoC ready to ease further as Xi calls for more stimulus
PBoC deputy governor vows to safeguard economy from virus shock as president says monetary easing should be “more flexible”
IMF chief warns of ‘dire’ coronavirus scenarios
Virus has already impacted global growth but effect could worsen if containment fails
Bank of Korea will superheat banknotes to stop coronavirus
People looking to exchange currency will have to go through heat monitor
Bank of Korea stops handling overseas cash as coronavirus spreads
Central bank says it will not accept cash from abroad until further notice
PBoC loosens credit for province hit by coronavirus
New banknotes issued in bid to slow spread of disease, officials say
Coronavirus contagion risk prompts central bank action
Asian central banks deploy contingency plans and tell banks to minimise risk of virus spread
Coronavirus is new risk to US outlook – Fed report
Virus risks disruption in China spilling over to the global economy, the Fed says
Thailand cuts rates as coronavirus threatens growth prospects
Central bank lowers interest rates 25bp on concerns outbreak will hamper prices and tourist revenues; Asia-Pacific countries face strongest impact from the virus
De Guindos stresses uncertainty from coronavirus outbreak
Powell and Carney said Fed and BoE are closely monitoring the virus’s impact on the economy
PBoC extends market closure as coronavirus spreads rapidly
Chinese central bank extends interbank markets closure and vows to maintain ample liquidity