Inflation
Philippines central bank rewarded for aggressive policy action
Soaring inflation slows amid aggressive rate hikes and easing oil prices
RBNZ launches climate change strategy
New Zealand joins international group of central banks aiming to meet Paris agreement goals
Lower oil prices and stronger lira send Turkey and Argentina diverging
In 2019, analysts expect inflation to drop sharply in Argentina and to bounce back in Turkey
Iceland keeps rates unchanged despite above-target inflation
Rate-setters see higher inflation expectations as a short-term phenomenon
Tunisia keeps rates unchanged on stable inflation
External imbalances remain the main challenge for the North African economy
Kuroda defends BoJ’s asset purchases
Central bank could face problems when it unloads ETFs, former senior official warns
Bahrain launches new repo instrument to foster interbank lending
Move comes after IMF directors back government’s attempt to diversify oil-based economy
Brazil’s inflation fell below target in November
Decline comes despite recent fall in currency’s value and turmoil over fuel prices
Cleveland Fed launches centre for inflation research
Bank plans to make its inflation conference annual rather than bi-annual
Turkish inflation falls for first time since March
Currency has begun recovery after reaching record lows against dollar in August
Argentina removes interest rate floor
Peso stabilised since central bank introduced floating forex regime in September
IMF advises Ethiopia central bank to stop financing government
Central bank’s tighter monetary policy should be supported by end to monetary financing – IMF
Bank of Canada points to trade tensions as it leaves rates unchanged
Above-target inflation in October is expected to fall in coming months
Indian economy still strong despite financial troubles – RBI
Rapid credit growth continues despite need for ongoing liquidity support for non-banks
Riksbank’s Jansson says he favours higher inflation target
Swedish deputy governor reflects on monetary policy options to deal with next crisis
Markets may have misread Powell speech, analysts say
Trump intensifies criticism, but Fed likely to continue raising rates
No-deal Brexit could hit UK harder than global financial crisis, BoE says
Latest analysis from the UK central bank says growth could plummet 8% in the event of a no deal
Incoming Mexican president nominates close adviser as deputy governor
Left-wing economist has publicly defended central bank independence
US inflation likely to fall below target – San Francisco Fed
Factors unrelated to economic cycle have increased their contribution to price increases in 2018
Bank of Israel launches surprise rate hike
Interim governor oversees first rate hike since 2011
Bank of Canada to weigh up alternatives to inflation targeting
Central bank will hold “full horse race” between nominal GDP targeting and other alternatives, Wilkins says
Political angst affecting the exchange rate, says Bank of Mexico
Central bank hikes rates to 8% as political decisions begin to take a toll on financial market
BoJ’s monetary easing criticised as balance sheet passes 100% of GDP
Central bank’s QQE has had limited impact but a wind-down poses significant risks, Sayuri Shirai warns
IMF concerned over Iceland’s inflation metrics
Inflation excluding housing near 60-year low for 2017, IMF reports