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The IFF China Report 2019: Redesigning the international trading and monetary system
Reform of the financial system that brought about the 2007–08 financial crisis has not gone far enough and advanced and emerging market economies must find a more co-operative way forward to ensure globalisation can continue.
Brazilian senate confirms new central bank president
Roberto Campos Neto arrives to the Central Bank of Brazil after 18 years at Banco Santander
Tunisia further tightens policy to tackle inflation
Central bank increases basic rate of interest by 100bp to 7.75%
New US tariffs have varying impact on prices – Canadian research
Over the long term, tariffs have “modest impact” on aggregate prices and output, but there are likely to be short-term price movements as sectors face capacity pressures
Dominican Republic keeps rate on hold
Inflation decreased to target in August
Nafta deal to reduce uncertainty in Canada and Mexico
Regional rate-setters have become increasingly concerned about effects of trade disruptions
Sub-Saharan Africa increasingly exposed to debt risks
Public sector borrowing and tighter financial conditions a challenge for regional reserve managers
Turkey reinforces monetary tightening with fiscal caution
New economic plan considered appropriate by analysts, but currency instability remains
European banking and capital markets union would foster growth – Draghi
More integrated financial markets can contribute to higher productivity growth, says ECB president
Norges Bank hikes for first time since 2011
Rate path slightly lower than before due to weak wage growth and high private debt
Venezuela carries out massive devaluation with 'new bolivar'
Maduro pegs “new bolivar” to oil-backed cryptocurrency and unveils minimum wage hike
Bank of Mexico board unsure about new government’s fiscal policies
Board members said uncertain policies of incoming government may alter domestic demand
Turkish and Qatari central banks agree $3bn swap deal
Gulf monarchy announces $15 billion investment on August 15 to support crisis-stricken ally
Policies must change to stop emerging markets crisis, analysts say
Tariffs, Fed policy and renminbi devaluation are stressing weaker currencies, say observers
Tariffs will reduce US exports – New York Fed
Higher producing costs likely to reduce competitiveness of local production, article says
Tariffs unlikely to have lasting impact on US economy – Bullard
Disruption of global supply chain could be biggest risk of trade dispute to date, says St Louis Fed president
Dollar may soon give breathing space to emerging economies
Global growth, higher US debts and a tighter ECB policy could weigh on the currency
Official reserve management in the 21st century
A lack of operational clarity and reluctance to view reserve portfolios holistically have prevented optimal, rules-based approaches to reserve management becoming commonplace. BlackRock‘s Terrence Keeley, Stuart Jarvis and Michael Palframan explain how…
Higher expenditure in services limits trade growth – Fed paper
Growth of trade in 1990s and 2000s may be anomalous, researchers say
Satellite night-time light data could forecast US exports – Fed paper
Night-time lights offer a quick and accurate picture of economic activity, researchers say
The IFF China Report 2018: The Belt and Road Initiative
China’s signature Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) now includes 71 countries, with trillions of dollars of investment allocated. Leading Chinese and international policymakers explain how BRI efforts are progressing. This section includes an inaugural…
Yi Gang unveils timetable for opening up measures
No plans to depreciate renminbi amid trade spat, PBoC govenor says; denies there will be a “big bang” reform in financial sector
Xi pledges to open up economy amid trade tension
China’s president adopts soothing tone, but some observers complain his remarks do little to change the situation
Myanmar central bank opens up more room for foreign banks
Seven foreign banks received a long-awaited approval to provide trade finance to local exporters