Inflation
Turkish central bank on hold as lira finds support
Central bank holds main rate in first decision after September’s aggressive tightening action
Norges Bank keeps rates unchanged after September hike
Executive board notes higher inflation expectations in Q4
Dallas Fed paper analyses monetary policy rules
Results are in “stark contrast” to previous research, authors say
Bank Indonesia pauses on rate hikes
Central bank keeps rates unchanged as recent data helps shore up the rupiah
Zimbabwe central bank suspends senior officials over corruption allegations
Government appointee accuses central bankers of illegal foreign exchange dealings
Chile hikes on higher inflation expectations
Tighter US financial conditions contribute to decision
Sarb’s Groepe says inflation could rise further without policy action
South African Reserve Bank plans five hikes of 25bps by 2020
BoJ governor offers advice on domestic resilience to external shocks
Central bank co-operation and communication are crucial for domestic resilience, Kuroda explains
Not raising rates could hurt credibility – Mexican board member
Bank of Mexico publishes committee votes in attempt to improve transparency
Venezuela says it will drop US dollar for euros
Maduro government’s plan cannot succeed, expert says
Inflation expected to reach 10% in Malawi
Rising electricity, food and fuel prices forces inflation well beyond central bank target
Next policy move will likely be hawkish, RBA says
RBA leaves rates unchanged, saying there is more progress to be made
Tunisia’s El Abassi on central banking during a regional security crisis
Central Bank of Tunisia’s governor talks about capacity building, evolving relations with the IMF, integration among the Arab states and using technology to foster inclusion
Sudanese central bank increases liquidity supply as signs of crisis grow
Governor eases liquidity restrictions as reporters note long queues at banks
MAS adjusts exchange rate policy
Monetary authority only changes the slope of the policy band infrequently
Paraguay central bank bids farewell to Valdovinos as Sienra takes helm
Administration change prompts Valdovinos’s exit from the central bank after five years of service
Haldane examines ‘puzzling pattern’ of weak wage growth
Average weekly wages are now lower than before the crisis, in real terms
Zimbabwe’s central bank struggles to stem bond note crash
Government economist claims central bank has resorted to printing money
Israel keeps rates unchanged to support inflation
Central bank expects price rises to be below target in the coming months
‘Amazon effects’ impact pricing across economy – paper
Alberto Cavallo says online competition has changed pricing dynamics on- and offline
Solid US economy contributes to higher 10-year Treasury yields
Inverted yield curve less likely as long-term growth and inflation expectations rise
Researchers probe weakness in Italy’s core inflation
Labour and financial markets important influences on weaker inflation – Bank of Italy paper
Central bank independence key to low and stable inflation – IMF
Domestic factors more important than global financial forces, researchers find
RBI holds policy rate steady despite growing imbalances
Rupee is under pressure and current account deficit widening, but inflation risks are still limited