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Machine learning can improve inflation forecasts – IMF paper
Model for Japan is “easily interpretable” and overcomes some drawbacks of standard models
Banxico study points to knowledge gap in analysis of Fed policy
Examining “information shocks” can lead to better assessment of the impact of FOMC decisions
Sri Lanka holds interest rates
Central bank to introduce single policy rate in “near future”
Yellen highlights systemic risks from rise in non-bank lending
Treasury secretary says institutions’ share of credit now exceeds that of banks
Bank Indonesia to launch central clearing house
Central bank says aim of CCP is to deepen country’s financial markets and mitigate systemic risks
Energy data is ‘must-have’ for managing credit risk – Elderson
ECB board member calls for real data from energy efficiency certificates instead of proxies
Clearer guidelines needed for crisis co-operation – FSI report
BIS institute publishes findings from exercise simulating bank failure in Latin America
Central Bank of Liberia set for reform as IMF approves funding
Damning audit report leaves acting governor with a lengthy to-do list
BoE’s Greene strikes cautious note on consumption
Monetary policy committee member says UK consumption has been weak, but risks are to the upside
Nigeria raises key interest rate to historical high
Rate now stands at 27.25%, despite slight drop in headline inflation last month
Central Bank of Brazil warns against lavish fiscal spending
Policy committee says unsustainable public debt would make it harder to control inflation
NBER paper seeks ‘canonical Hank model’
Early attempts at heterogeneous agent modelling led to implausible results, authors say
Crypto assets not fit for reserve purposes – World Bank study
Economists say central banks are unlikely to move into non-CBDC digital currencies “any time soon”
Bank of Canada pivots away from retail CBDC
Decision to scale back research follows similar move by Australian central bank
FDI more important than trade in boosting Chinese lending – paper
Banks' activities in emerging economies increase in line with direct investment, say researchers
More CCPs would not avert US Treasuries crisis – BIS study
However, economists say central clearing could still improve market functioning
Turkey’s central bank raises reserve ratios
Move follows sixth consecutive decision to hold rates
People: IMF appoints general counsel
Bank of Russia names new monetary policy head; Rob Brand becomes DNB’s chief investment officer
Philippines central bank cuts reserve requirement ratios
Move follows rate cut in August
Paraguay holds rates at 6%
Central bank points to positive signs in domestic economy and external environment
Sri Lanka reaches new agreement to restructure debt
Central bank involved in reaching deal, which came two days before presidential election
BoE keeps policy rate and pace of QT unchanged
Policy-makers back “gradual approach” to lowering interest rates
Central banks face risks if they exceed their brief on global warming – IMF paper
Study says climate measures must be underpinned by legal mandate and not infringe on governments’ remits
‘No clear public interest case’ for retail CBDC, says RBA
Australian central bank believes wholesale digital currency has greater potential