Inflation
Tunisia’s prime minister requests replacement of governor
Country is grappling with high inflation, rising public debt and dwindling reserves
Philippines central bank on hold, despite surging inflation
January inflation hits three-year high, prompting many to expect a rate hike in the coming months
BoE opens door to May rate hike
MPC votes to keep current policy stance, but notes more positive inflation outlook; policy may now need to be tightened “by a somewhat greater degree”
ECB increases role of corporate debt in QE
Fall in sovereign bond purchases could allow extension of stimulus
Taxes putting pressure on investment in India – RBI’s Patel
Reserve Bank of India leaves interest rates on hold, expressing concerns that latest budget threatens to push inflation out of target zone
A dangerous unknown: interest rate risk in the financial system
Urgent action is needed to tackle the little-understood build-up of interest rate risk in the global financial system; macro-pru tools still inadequate to tackle the issue
Plunging shares may be another sign of economic strength
The sell-off may be a reaction to stronger economic indicators and expectations of a hawkish Fed, say analysts
Lower unemployment may not create inflation, Bullard says
The relationship between employment and prices has changed, warns US policymaker
Bank of Japan increases bond purchases amid global sell-off
Both the prime minister and the governor see no rush to withdraw stimulus
Venezuela’s new forex auction sees bolivar plummet
Latest auction sees currency devaluate by 99% from heavily subsidised exchange rate
Phillips curve ‘alive and will soon be kicking’ – Fed’s Williams
John Williams expects US inflation to reassert itself soon
Yellen to join former Fed colleagues at Brookings
Janet Yellen returns to her research roots with position at Brookings Institution
Riksbank renews its website to address user demands
New design preserves original structure, but makes the most demanded content more accessible
CNB raises Czech rates to return inflation to target
A stronger currency is supporting the central bank in its efforts to control price pressures
Rates on hold after Yellen’s final FOMC meeting
New committee finds unanimity on rate hold, as Janet Yellen prepares to step down
Carney rejects accusations of ‘cognitive bias’ at BoE
Parliamentary committee members say BoE relied on inaccurate forecasts before Brexit, affecting policy decisions
Inflation falls in the euro area despite stronger growth
Annual price increases expected to fall to 1.3% in January, Eurostat says
Colombia signals end to easing cycle
Despite stronger than expected inflation, board cuts interest rates by 25bp to 4.5%; US policy normalisation and elections could put pressure on the peso in 2018
Weaker dollar may indicate markets expect US slowdown
Weakening currency despite strong growth presents puzzle for policymakers
Turkey lifts inflation forecasts for 2018 and 2019
Weaker lira is expected to keep increasing import prices, with inflation currently in double digits
SBP hikes for first time since 2013
Monetary policy committee acts to “pre-empt” the overheating of Pakistan’s economy
Central bankers assess markets’ reactions to policy changes
Benoît Cœuré warns of complacency among investors as central banks move to normalise
BoJ board notes disappointing inflation indicators
Low inflation and expectations in a “weakening phase” drag on BoJ’s policy outlook
Income convergence in reverse among original euro members, research says
Fall in income disparities halted soon after 2002 and started to increase after financial crisis