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RBI’s Patel gets pay rise but remains cheap by G20 standards
RBI governor sees his pay increase somewhat relative to his predecessor, but other G20 governors and even other RBI staff earn substantially more
Fed delivers 25bp hike
Fed makes rate hike that many FOMC members have been hinting at for weeks; committee gives bullish signals on the outlook
Atlanta Fed names new president
Raphael Bostic will be first African-American to be a regional Fed president
Basel action needed before ‘regulatory cycle’ turns
Failure to reach a deal raises the risk of more entrenched protectionist positions
US policy is “ultimate risk” for emerging markets – panellists
Expert panel says US fiscal, trade and monetary policy all have the potential to cause trouble for emerging markets in the coming months, though some risks seem over-stated
Federal Reserve publishes its first fan chart
Fed unveils new communication method as Janet Yellen makes clearest statement yet that a March hike is on the table
Yellen calls for “sustainable” fiscal policy
Bank lending has grown since passage of Dodd-Frank Act, Fed chair tells Congress
Tarullo resigns from Fed board
Early departure may give Trump a chance to reshape US regulation
US congressman: Yellen must stop international negotiations
Fed must allow President Trump to appoint new officials, Republican lawmaker says; calls for “fundamental review” of Basel III and other recent accords
US Treasury secretary shows early support for Fed
Mnuchin says Fed is organised with “sufficient independence”, going against early expectations he would support the Audit the Fed movement
Yellen: Fed asset holdings provide automatic policy tightening
Downward pressure on long-run rates is expected to diminish, making the need to hike short-term rates less pressing, the Fed chair says
Yellen: Fed expects rates to hit long-run level by end-2019
Fed chair warns there could be a “nasty surprise” down the road if policymakers wait too long to raise rates
Minneapolis Fed launches new research institute
“Opportunity and inclusive growth institute” will draw on multiple disciplines to extend the Fed’s research
Davos panellists highlight risks posed by strong dollar
At the World Economic Forum, experts underline the risks of a strengthening dollar on not only US monetary policy, but also on emerging markets’ economies
2016: The year in review
The past year was characterised by dramatic political events, and central banks did not always manage to stay above the fray; we look back at some of the biggest stories
Yellen underlines the importance of education for the economy
Globalisation and technology are driving the demand for educated workers, Fed chair says, emphasising the important role education has to play in the evolving US economy
FOMC signals hawkish outlook as it hikes
Dot plot shifts upward and projection implies members expect further hikes in 2017; Janet Yellen says fiscal stimulus “not obviously needed”
Yellen defends Dodd-Frank and Fed independence to US Congress
Act has made a “very significant contribution” to US financial stability, Fed chair says
Carney faces grilling from parliament in wake of tenure decision
Regardless of Brexit timetable, BoE governor will leave on June 30, 2019; he warns firms could trigger plans to leave London in late 2017 if Brexit deal proves unsatisfactory
How does Janet Yellen fit into Trump’s new order?
Academics and former Fed officials think Yellen is safe for now, though the gap she could leave when her term comes to an end has some worried
Trump attacks Yellen in campaign ad as US votes for president
Candidate has repeatedly attacked Fed chair for “political” actions
Last stand for central bank independence?
Political attacks on Janet Yellen and Mark Carney appear to be just the start of a sustained assault on central bank independence. It’s a battle the central bankers may lose
Fed might stimulate labour market with ‘high pressure’ economy
Fed president floats idea of dealing with weak labour markets by “high-pressure” economy; Boston Fed’s Rosengren points to key ‘puzzles’ in data on US economy
Top US and EU officials hold resolution war game
US, UK and eurozone central bankers, regulators and politicians participate in an exercise designed to improve the co-ordination of cross-border resolution