Monetary policy
Cambodia’s Serey calls for greater use of local currency
Governor says demand for the riel has improved over the years
CBDCs could challenge foundations of monetary economics, says Tombini
BIS Americas chief thinks digital currencies could co-exist with other rapid payment systems
Bank of Mexico keeps rates at 11.25%
In unanimous decision, board stresses rates are likely to remain unchanged ‘for some time’
Bank of Israel’s FX interventions reached $8.2 billion in October
Central bank approved $30 billion programme following Hamas attacks on Israel
Peru continues gradually cutting policy rates
Inflation falling slowly towards target while 2024 promises low growth
Fed’s Cook is concerned about non-banks and real estate prices
Hedge funds could rapidly pull out of Treasury cash futures market
UK financial institutions are ‘global public good’, says Bailey
BoE governor warns against fragmentation, criticises Brexit and discounts rate cuts
Corridor, floor, other: are operating frameworks fit for the future?
Central banks are becoming uncomfortably aware that monetary operations have ramifications well beyond setting short-term rates
Eurozone consumers’ 12-month inflation expectations increase
Median expectations for inflation rose to 4% in September from 3.5% in August
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
RBA resumes rate hikes to curb sticky inflation
Australian government confirms it will make significant changes to central bank’s governance
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
Colombia continues to hold as inflation inches down
The board was divided once more in a 5–2 vote
US fiscal stimulus decreases output in rest of world – research
A helicopter drop policy could be the most effective co-ordinated effort
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
‘Conceptual complexity’ has risen in BoE publications, research finds
Conceptual complexity plays central role in expectations, understanding and trust, authors find
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
Cipollone joins ECB board
Italian economist succeeds Panetta, who takes over the Bank of Italy
People: New governor in Sierra Leone
Brazilian president nominates two new central bank directors; new head of statistics at ECB; and more
Fiscal policy may complicate fight against inflation, says Macklem
Bank of Canada governor warns projected spending may ‘not be helpful’ for monetary policy