Inflation
Advanced economies’ inflation more synchronised – Bank of Spain paper
Headline inflation rates are more highly correlated than core inflation, authors find
Schnabel takes on Germany’s ‘false narratives’ on ECB policy
Criticism based on “half-truths” imperils trust in single monetary policy and “undermines European cohesion”
Bulgaria: long live the currency board
Bulgaria should reject the euro and extend its currency board to cover bank deposits
Brazilian MPC cuts policy rate to record low
Central bank forecasts inflation to stay within target range despite recent rises
RBI holds rates as MPC sees diverging inflation and growth
Policy-makers face challenge as inflation climbs and growth disappoints
Lifetime achievement award: Otmar Issing
The architect of the euro’s monetary operating framework is still playing an important role in shaping the debate on monetary policy
Iceland resumes easing cycle on weaker growth forecasts
Central bank cuts key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%
Initiative of the year: Bank of Thailand
The Thai central bank has used two-way communications to support the delivery of major initiatives, including an instant payment system
Rising US rates can be ‘good news’ for EMEs – Fed paper
Researchers examine difference in spillovers from growth- and inflation-driven rate increases
Central Banking Awards 2020: second group of winners unveiled
Prizes awarded for governor, reserve management, green initiative, asset manager and custody
Central bank of the year: Bank of Ghana
The African central bank has carried out extensive reform of Ghana’s banking sector
Ukrainian central bank cuts rates as inflation falls within target range
NBU is optimistic on economy, but warns government over IMF deal and banking reforms
Chilean central bank holds rates, citing uncertain outlook
Central bank warns of impact of fall in demand for Chile’s major export as mass protests continue
BoE holds rate at Carney’s last MPC meeting
Carney says he has “no regrets” on monetary policy as MPC cuts growth forecast
IMF delays Argentina forecasts due to uncertainty
Current forecast shows economy contracting by 1.3% in 2021 and inflation falling to 17%
Riksbank’s Skingsley calls for other policy areas to support monetary stimulus
First deputy governor says Swedish central bank has tools to react to future recessions
Argentinian central bank willing to finance external debt
Institution commits to maintain positive real interest rates in order to foster price stability
BoE’s close rate call: what to watch
Markets had priced in 50% chance of a cut, but several economists say easing looks unlikely
Lesotho cuts interest rates to 6.25%
Central bank reduces rates and lowers reserves target on back of weaker domestic outlook
Fed paper models new transmission channels of forward guidance
Allowing for household borrowing amplifies forward guidance effectiveness, researchers find
Lagarde promises wide-ranging review as ECB holds rates
ECB’s monetary policy review will look at green finance and engagement with citizens – Lagarde
Norges Bank’s new MPC leaves rates unchanged
Policy rate likely to be on hold for some time, Norway’s central bank says
Bank of Canada holds rates but cuts growth forecast
Central bank cuts expected growth by 0.75 percentage points lower for both Q4 2019 and Q1 2020
Bank Negara Malaysia surprises market with ‘pre-emptive’ rate cut
Analyst believes move signals end to “brief easing cycle”