Inflation
Geopolitical risks threaten financial stability – Norges Bank
Norwegian central bank says banks are well-capitalised but notes real estate problems
Covid-era fiscal policy helped fuel inflation, researchers say
Robert Barro and Francesco Bianchi say their evidence supports fiscal theory of the price level
Asian bond spreads with US not widening, BIS research finds
Central banks’ actions have decoupled EME bonds from stronger dollar, researchers say
DRC says central bank needs recapitalisation
Government says BCC has no real equity as war and elections add to economic crisis
All Cuban businesses must offer electronic payments, says ministry
New rule is part of government’s response to ‘critical’ shortage of cash
BoJ’s Ueda sees hope of achieving inflation target
Japanese firms are more willing to raise wages and prices but uncertainties remain, governor says
Norway and Czech Republic hold rates
Norges Bank 'likely' to make small increase in December
Schnabel warns next disinflation phase will be harder
Base effects, core inflation and supply-side risks threaten the outlook, she says
Colombia continues to hold as inflation inches down
The board was divided once more in a 5–2 vote
Brazilian central bank cuts rate by 50bp again
Third consecutive 50bp rate cut enjoys unanimous support
Bank of England holds rates in second split decision
UK faces two years of above-target inflation and near-zero growth, forecasts the BoE
Malaysian central bank holds rate
Inflation in Malaysia has slowed but the ringgit is under pressure
Fed holds rates steady again
Powell said the question the committee is asking is should it hike rates more
Fiscal policy may complicate fight against inflation, says Macklem
Bank of Canada governor warns projected spending may ‘not be helpful’ for monetary policy
Claudio Borio on financial cycles, operating frameworks and non-bank reform
The BIS veteran highlights a ‘unique constellation’ of challenges as central banks travel the ‘last mile’ in bringing down inflation – and says there are many more miles to go on non-bank reform
Ex-governor backs candidate who wants to abolish BCRA
Guido Sandleris says ‘continuity of Kirchnerism’ would be worse for Argentina
BoJ scraps rigid bond yield cap
Central bank further loosens YCC, ends daily bond buys and raises inflation forecasts
Zimbabwe cuts policy rate to 130%
Reserve Bank reduces rate by 2,000bp as inflation eases, according to official figures
Russia raises rates, Ukraine lowers them
High domestic demand pushes up prices in both countries
The predicament of bloated central bank balance sheets
Swollen balance sheets carry significant risks for combating inflation, ensuring financial stability and preserving central bank credibility, independence and effectiveness. How can central banks reduce them?
Costa Rica and Paraguay whittle away at rates
Both countries make 25bp cuts as inflation falls
Chile continues lowering rates, despite weakening peso
Central bank also halts reserves accumulation, citing market turmoil
Bank of Canada holds policy rate again at 5%
Central bank suggesting rates will stay high as inflation remains strong
ECB holds rates unchanged at 4%
Central bank pauses tightening cycle after 10 consecutive rate increases