Monetary policy
Data ‘does not warrant’ July cut by ECB, Schnabel says
Eurozone inflation risks remain tilted to the upside, ECB board member warns
Malaysian central bank holds policy rate
BNM’s efforts to support the ringgit are paying off, deputy governor says
BoE hints at possible cuts before Fed
Rate cuts may exceed market expectations, Andrew Bailey says
Majority of central banks plan to revamp website in next two years
Institutions aim to improve visual design, information architecture and user experience on their sites
Sweden cuts rates while Norway holds
Norges Bank warns slowing disinflation may mean maintaining rates for longer than it expected
Central banks prepare for the rise of AI
AI will not replace accountability in monetary policy decision-making, MAS chief says
RBA keeps policy rate unchanged amid sticky inflation
Central bank raises inflation forecasts, as inflation declines more slowly than expected
Facebook, LinkedIn, X are top social channels
Central banks see “interactions” as key metric for tracking social media
Comms teams becoming less involved in key policy decisions
Early involvement appears to raise effectiveness in monetary policy communication
BIS’s Zhang Tao on why Asian central banks favour a broader policy mix
The BIS’s Asia chief speaks with Christopher Jeffery and Jimmy Choi about supporting liquidity, financial stability and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region
Czech National Bank cuts rates by 50 basis points
Central European country follows in Hungary’s footsteps in easing
Fed holds rates as it struggles with inflation’s last mile
Experts disagree over risks of rising inflation and difficulty of Fed’s position
Bank of Russia holds rates
Nabiullina hints at significant fiscal change and says “inflationary pressure” remains
Pakistan holds interest rate ahead of IMF loan review
Central bank says inflation remains high even after dropping in March
Research probes US consumers’ dislike of inflation
People prefer inflation close to zero but may misunderstand the underlying processes, studies find
Thai prime minister tells lenders to cut interest rates
Move comes amid continued tensions between government and central bank
Ukraine cuts rates as inflation falls
Central bank is positive over foreign aid but says economic damage from war could worsen
Turkey keeps interest rates flat
Central bank says monetary policy may tighten if inflation worsens
BoJ keeps policy unchanged as yen weakens
Policymakers raise inflation forecasts, saying “virtuous wage-price cycle” is strengthening
Fed policy has more effect during US recessions, ECB paper finds
Researchers use non-linear methods to examine effects of FOMC shocks
Governance Benchmarks 2024 – model banks analysis
Additional breakdowns of the data reveal details of central bank powers, staffing and more