Monetary Policy
Bank of Israel holds policy rate as inflation moderates
Continuation of war in Gaza could drive up inflation, governor says
RBI keeps interest rates flat as food prices raise concerns
Food inflation could "unhinge" anchoring of inflation expectations, governor says
Philippine central bank holds rate
Central bank stays put after headline inflation rises for two consecutive months
Colombia cuts rates by 50 basis points to 12.25%
Two board members back higher rate cuts amid positive economic outlook
Fed officials say strong economy gives them flexibility and time
Kugler, Barkin and Powell say upside and downside risks are evening out over time
ECB should cut rates earlier, says BdF governor
French government has failed to reform since 2015, Villeroy de Galhau says
Chile cuts monetary policy interest rate to 6.5%
Unanimous decision comes in wake of economic upturn
Monetary policy may have counterintuitive housing price effects – research
Researchers from the Dallas Fed say indirect effects may undercut policy’s aims
Two Fed governors say there is no need for rapid rate cuts
Cook and Waller call for caution but welcome some labour market developments
RBA to shift to “ample reserves” operational framework
New approach will be simpler to operate and reduce market volatility risk, assistant governor Kent says
Federal Reserve posts largest operating loss ever
As of March 21, the Fed owed $157.8 billion to an accounting device, a “deferred asset”
Rates round-up: Hungary and Moldova cut rates
Sweden holds rates but lowers inflation forecast
Digital money could boost Pacific island economies – IMF research
Loss of correspondent banking relationships may be offset by digital money infrastructure
Anchoring inflation expectations increases FDI – research
Adopting inflation targeting also increases investment, researchers find
ECB economists highlight smooth quantitative tightening
Foreign investors are largest euro area securities holders, but households are buying more
Switch to gold standard could stabilise prices – Philadelphia Fed research
Hypothetical return to monetary system would only lead to short-term price movements, study finds
Policy round-up: Switzerland and Czech Republic cut rates
Norges Bank holds rates in face of uncertainty
RBNZ should focus on fewer labour market indicators – paper
Researcher proposes using ‘high-quality’ indicators to monitor inflationary pressure
Banxico cuts rates by 25bp
Mexican central bank says risks are tilted to the upside
Central Bank of Brazil cuts rate by 50bp
Copom says it expects to do the same at its next meeting in May
BoE holds policy rate as MPC flags persistent inflation
Headline price rises forecast to drop below 2% within months, but wage growth remains high
Taiwanese central bank unexpectedly raises rates
Rate-setters warn of potential rise in inflationary expectations amid stronger growth