Official Record

BoE's Barker and Fisher on economic outlook

Although there have been some encouraging signs in the British and global economies, the real question is what is happening to final demand, said Kate Barker, an external member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

Denmark - Financial Stability Report

The National Bank of Denmark finds it positive that most large- and medium-sized domestic banks have indicated that they will apply for government capital injections, said the central bank in its latest Financial Stability Report.

Central Bank of Russia - Annual Report 2007

The Central Bank of Russia notes the work done in 2007 to stabilise the rouble, improve and strengthen the country's banking system, and upgrade and ensure the effectiveness of the payment system in its latest Annual Report.

Riksbank sees anxious corporate sector

This survey by the Swedish Riksbank finds evidence of cautious optimism amongst the country's corporations, but notes that there is "considerable anxiety about a setback in the development of economic activity."

World Bank sees Chinese stability

The World Bank has argued that "it is not necessary and probably not appropriate to add more traditional stimulus in 2009" to the Chinese economy, which will continue to grow "respectably."

Inflation outlook leaves scope for RBA cuts

Members of the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board saw no pressing case for further monetary stimulus but concurred that the inflation outlook left scope for cuts if required, the minutes of this month's policy meeting show

Bank of Guyana - Annual Report 2008

Strong growth in the mining, engineering and construction industries boosted Guyana's economic performance in 2008, the latest Annual Report from the country's central bank reveals.

Beige Book flags improved expectations

The latest edition of the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, compiled from evidence gathered by the 12 regional Feds, notes that contacts from across the United States had said their expectations for the economy had improved.

HKMC - 2008 Annual Report

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation, a state entity run out of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Exchange Fund, performed well in 2008 despite the crisis, the corporation's latest Annual Report states.

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