Inflation
BSP raises rates by 25bp, while Indonesia holds
Economist warns Philippine central bank’s action may not be enough to bring inflation down
Bank of Mexico orders largest-ever rate hike
Mexico matches Fed as inflation continues well above target
Thai MPC split over rate hikes, minutes show
Minority of committee members voted for policy rate rise at last meeting
BoJ board members concerned over yen’s volatility
Rate-setters differ over implications of currency depreciation, minutes show
Paraguay continues rate hikes despite economic contraction
Central bank raises policy rate for 11th month in a row, as GDP growth falls
Iceland meets high inflation with second 100bp hike
MPC forecasts more increases as Nordic country confronts internal and external pressures
Zimbabwe central bank negotiates lower bread prices
Russia-Ukraine war and weak currency bring misery to southern African country
SNB raises rates for first time since 2007
Jordan says the Swiss central bank is ready to prevent “second-round effects” becoming entrenched
BoE’s Mann says UK needs to respond to higher rates abroad
Exposure to global spillovers likely making UK inflation worse, says MPC member
Laos selects new central bank governor
Parliament elects Bounleua Sinxayvoravong as part of government reshuffle
North Macedonia makes third 25bp hike
Central bank moves to increase local currency deposits, while inflation reaches double digits
Yen weakens further as BoJ stands by loose policy
Central bank stresses commitment to defending yield curve control despite exchange rate worries
Brazil’s MPC continues hikes, but slows pace
Central bank orders eleventh consecutive increase, and says it expects more, but smaller, rises
Hong Kong and Taiwan raise rates
HKMA raises rates by 75bp, but local banks don’t follow, while Taiwan increases by 12.5bp
Argentina increases reference rate 300bp
Central bank says it anticipates inflation will fall despite continuing rise
Banknotes: April to June 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Gulf central banks raise rates after Fed hike
Qatar, UAE and Bahrain make 75bp hikes, while Kuwait raises by 25bp and Saudi 50bp
BoE opts for 25bp hike as growth disappoints
Weakening economy and high inflation leave policy-makers divided
People: April to June 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Fed meets inflation surge with 75bp hike
Unexpected spike in inflation and expectations spurs committee into rare policy aggression
Chile’s Marcel stresses importance of trust
Former central bank governor warns monetary and fiscal policies will diverge
Central bank gold purchases back in positive territory
War and inflation appear to be supporting demand for the reserve asset
Bank of Japan boosts bond interventions
Yield curve control policy still under pressure
Rates round-up: Peru, Poland and Serbia tighten policy
Moldovan central bank faces commission of inquiry; Uzbekistan partially unwinds earlier hike