Inflation
Estonia's Sutt optimistic on economy
It is a time for change and opportunity for the Estonian economy, said Andres Sutt, a deputy governor at the Bank of Estonia.
Chile holds rates at 6.25%
Concern regarding the global outlook has prompted the Central Bank of Chile to leave rates unchanged in spite of concern over inflation.
Fed's Yellen gloomy on inflation
Janet Yellen, the president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve, has expressed concern over recent developments in inflation in the United States.
BoE makes expected rate cut
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee cut rates to 5.25%, as widely expected.
Czech Republic raises rates as inflation surges
The Czech National Bank's rate-setting board voted to raise its benchmark rate to 3.75%.
Indonesia holds rates
Bank Indonesia's rate-setting board voted on Wednesday to leave rates at 8% in an attempt to bring inflation within the 4-6% range set for 2008.
Inflation differences bother Fed's Lacker
Jeff Lacker, the president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, said he was troubled by the lengthy divergence between overall and core inflation in the United States.
Australia raises rates to fresh high
The Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board voted to raise rates 25 basis points to 7%, their highest level in over 11 years.
Sri Lankan inflation set to fall - Cabraal
Inflation in the Sri Lankan economy is set to moderate in the second half of this year, Nivard Cabraal, the governor of the central bank said.
Romania raises rates by 100 basis points
The National Bank of Romania surprised markets on Monday by raising its benchmark rate a full percentage point to 9%.
Russia raises rates, ups reserve ratio
The Central Bank of Russia has hiked rates and its reserve ratio requirements in a bid to curb inflation.
Canada's inflation success down to more than luck
The price level in Canada has strayed little from the path implied by the 2% inflation target because expectations and interest rates are determined in a way that is consistent with price-level-path targeting, research published by the international…
Irish economy to weaken in 2008
The Central Bank & Financial Services Authority of Ireland on Friday said that the pace of growth was set to fall this year as a result of both international and domestic factors.
Paper notes factors in EU inflation
Cross-country differences in inflation affecting all EU member states depend on gaps in the initial price level, changes in the nominal effective exchange rate, the quality of institutions and the economy's flexibility, research published by the…
South Africa holds rates
The South African Reserve Bank's rate-setting board voted on Thursday to hold rates at 11%.
Pakistan rates up by half a point
The State Bank of Pakistan's rate-setting board has raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%.
Poland raises rates to 5.25%
The National Bank of Poland's rate-setting monetary policy council opted to hike its benchmark reference rate by 25 basis points on Thursday.
Productivity gains lowered Swedish inflation
The rapid rise in Swedish productivity growth between 2002 and 2006 is an important explanation for low inflation, said Svante berg, a deputy governor at the Riksbank.
SARB may hold rates
Recent power shortages may lead to a rethink on rate rises in South Africa.
Malaysia keeps rates at 3.5%
Bank Negara Malaysia's rate-setting monetary policy committee voted to hold its benchmark overnight policy rate at 3.5% on Monday in spite of concern over inflation.
UK rates "restrictive", says dovish Blanchflower
David Blanchflower, the only member of the Bank of England's nine-strong monetary policy committee (MPC) to back a rate cut earlier this month, has said monetary easing is vital to avoid a recession.
Ex-Polish deputy responds to Pruski criticism
Krzysztof Rybiski, the deputy governor of the National Bank of Poland who resigned at the start of this month, has rebuffed criticisms of the central bank made by his fellow deputy, Jerzy Pruski, who quit last week.
Israel holds rates at 4.25%
The Bank of Israel's rate-setting board voted on Monday to keep rates at 4.25%, despite concern over rising inflation.
New Zealand's Bollard warns on inflation risks
A number of international price shocks are posing a threat to price stability in New Zealand, said Alan Bollard, the governor of the central bank.