Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
Brazilian president questions central bank autonomy
Lula reiterates objections to current inflation target after central bank holds rates
Pandemic fiscal support had rapid inflationary impact – NBER paper
Inflationary impact of support to consumers was “quick to ensue, but moderate”, authors find
BoJ deputy governor warns against more yield curve tweaks
Masazumi Wakatabe says further policy changes could undermine stimulus efforts
Alwyn Jordan becomes Barbados central bank’s acting governor
Cleviston Haynes left central bank on January 31 as his term ended
Brazil continues to hold rates despite president’s objections
Former governor says president’s speech reduced chance of bank loosening policy
Saudi Arabia appoints new governor
Alsayari is promoted from vice-governor while Almubarak moves to royal court
Australia will not put king’s image on banknote
RBA says new design will honour indigenous people
Indonesian finance minister being considered as next governor
Current governor Perry Warjiyo says he is willing to serve second term as president weighs up candidates
UK prepares to regulate crypto sector
Government wants to “capitalise” on benefits of crypto assets while controlling the risks
Text analysis of news spots Chinese financial risk, says paper
Researchers’ model uses machine learning to assess thousands of newspaper articles
Cash demand solid despite digitalisation, CPMI finds
Latest ‘red book’ statistics show rapid growth in cashless payments, but demand for cash still resilient
Credit constraints have small impact on housing market – paper
RBA economist revisits the effects of down payments on housing prices
Norway SWF suffers biggest losses since 2008
Norges Bank Investment Management reports negative return of more than $160bn
Bank of Ghana adds 100bp as crises grind on
IMF reportedly wants end to central bank financing
Sanctions fear drives surge in central bank gold purchases
China, Turkey and India are largest declared buyers, while Russia probably bought big quantities
IMF says global economy may be at ‘turning point’
China and India expected to drive half of global growth this year, but other economies are lagging
Ransomware threat on the rise, says Boston Fed IT chief
Automation and AI could boost response times and ease staffing pressures
Nigerian governor extends banknote replacement scheme
Emefiele spent several weeks abroad after state agency issued arrest warrant
Colombia says tightening cycle may be nearing end
Central bank board splits 5–2 on 75bp rate hike
RBI’s Das calls for more work on financial market development
Development has proceeded at “unprecedented pace” despite series of crises, governor says
Global liquidity driven higher by derivatives and euro lending
BIS statistics show contraction in dollar lending to emerging and developing economies
Sarb slows rate rises as South African economy falters
Blackouts may cost up to “two percentage points” of growth this year, central bank says
‘Neglect’ of money growth may have harmed forecasts – paper
Study finds forecasters make larger errors when money growth is highest
Saudi Central Bank consults on draft banking law
Law’s goals include “enhancing banking secrecy” and improving depositor protection