Growth
Climate change will hit US growth hard – Dallas Fed study
US growth could fare worse than China’s with projected temperature rises, researchers find
Paraguay central bank cuts rates on weak growth and inflation
Trade tensions and looser policies in advanced economies open opportunity to stimulate economy
IMF calls on Brazilian legislators to pass central bank independence law
Staff welcomes new law blocking central bank transfers to the Treasury from reserves revaluations
Bank of Israel willing to hike rates in 2019 – minutes
Monetary committee left rates unchanged at 0.25% on July 8 due to global economic uncertainty
BoE faces bleak outlook as new prime minister appointed
Think-tank says UK may already be in recession, as threat of “no-deal” Brexit looms
Ethiopia needs to rebalance after investment boom – IMF Africa chief
Country has achieved impressive development but vulnerabilities have grown, says Abebe Aemro Selassie
Chile’s central bank holds rate, but signals future cut
Rate-setters point to below-target inflation as main reason for future easing measures
Philippines poised to cut rates as inflation cools
Governor Diokno hints at more easing if inflation is under control
Bank of Korea cuts rates for first time in three years
Central bank warns of trade tensions as official figures show economy contracted in first quarter
Riksbank’s rate-setters disagree on future rate moves – minutes
Some executive board members stress trade tensions, while others point to local economic strength
South African president reappoints Sarb governor
Ramaphosa gives second term to Kganyago, who has defended central bank’s independence
Malaysian central bank holds rates
Policy stance remains accommodative as central bank forecasts rising inflation
Trade tensions set to harm long-term US growth – IMF paper
Output would decline even if China voluntarily limits its exports to the US
Nigerian central bank pushes for increased lending
Banks must lend money or face higher cash reserve requirements
Loose financial conditions predict output gap – NY Fed paper
Policy-makers can make significant welfare gains by greater focus on financial conditions – researchers
‘O-SII’ limits decreased risky lending – ECB paper
Lending to risky borrowers fell without lasting impact on growth rates, researchers say
Riksbank shies away from global easing cycle
Swedish central bank maintains rate hike plans despite accommodative policy shift in Europe, US, Australia
RBA’s Lowe: global uncertainty clouding Australian outlook
Governor of RBA emphasises positives, but says global factors complicating prospects
Lagarde reiterates call for greater international co-ordination
“We need a trading system fit for today’s world,” IMF chief says after G20 summit
Bank of Mexico holds rates amid growth fears
“High degree” of uncertainty over inflation as trade tensions with US persist
Iceland cuts rates on weaker growth forecasts
A reduction in key tourism sector may be worse than previously thought
RBNZ keeps rates unchanged but signals future cuts
New Zealand central bank thinks lower rates may be needed due to weak global and local growth
Could the Fed cut short its balance sheet plans?
Fed watchers weigh in on possible balance sheet moves in July meeting
Nigerian governor unveils five-year plan
Emefiele makes ambitious growth promises and pledges better payments system and credit supply