Inflation
Nicaragua holds rates for fifth consecutive occasion
Central bank expects ‘low and stable’ inflation despite uncertain geopolitical environment
Indonesia amends law to expand BI’s growth focus
Rupiah hits new low as lawmakers are given greater oversight over central bank
Powell lauded for independence fight
Economists discuss former Fed chief’s performance on monetary policy and communications
The next financial crisis may start outside the banks
The warning signs are multiplying and the window for preventive action is narrowing, writes Stijn Claessens
Sarb hikes interest rates for first time in three years
MPC split, though governor says this was more about timing than direction of travel
Tensions between Banrep and government ease before elections
Recent ruling by Colombian court further enhances central bank’s independence
Economists find ‘strong and stable’ Phillips curve in China
Past studies had struggled to pin down a clear link between inflation and output in the economy
IMF approves $695 million funding for Sri Lanka
Funding comes as country grapples with rising inflation and currency depreciation
BoK holds as Shin signals rate hikes to come
Governor says tech growth to outweigh drag of Middle East conflict
Behind the scenes of the Bundesbank’s capacity-building programme
A multi-year effort has helped shore up expertise at West Balkan central banks. Will African and former-CIS institutions be equally responsive to Eurosystem technical assistance?
QT does not produce opposite effects to QE, evidence suggests
BoE study considers implications of 1980s ‘overfunding’ for policy-makers today
Uruguay holds interest rates steady at 5.75%
BCU says balance of risks to inflation are tilted “slightly upwards”
RBNZ governor’s tiebreaking vote keeps rates on hold
New Zealand central bank says rate increases likely at future meetings
ECB board members begin priming markets for rate hike
Schnabel “does not expect” TPI to be needed as bond selloff was driven by “inflation compensation”
Haiti’s woes exacerbated by supply shocks – governor
Ronald Gabriel says regional central banks should adopt more internationalist approach
Sri Lanka surprises with 100bp policy hike
Central bank says tightening needed to combat inflation and rupee’s slide amid Iran war
Edna Villa on the BSP’s shift to a risk-return SAA
The Philippines’ reserves head speaks about the transition to an upgraded strategic asset allocation framework, a broadening of eligible assets, the internalisation of some investments, the upgrade of tech platforms and the role of gold as a strategic…
IMF approves $1bn disbursement to Argentina
Board releases funds following agreement in April
More African nations respond to inflationary effects of Iran war
Mauritius and Rwanda raise rates, though Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt opt to hold
Philippines governor says off-cycle rate hike possible
Remolona says BSP may have fallen behind the curve on inflation
Europe’s central banks face tough policy calls – Barclays CEO
Venkatakrishnan also spoke on UK political uncertainty, Brexit and banking regs