Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
BoE reveals details of nowcasting approach
Central bank explains approach to generating timely estimates of global GDP
Curaçao and Sint Maarten proposes 2021 for new currency launch
Caribbean guilder introduction hinges on governments agreeing on new monetary union
Uneven technology adoption behind low productivity and wage growth – RBA research
High-productivity firms are reducing prices and increasing profits rather than boosting salaries
Globalisation becomes more divisive as it advances – Dani Rodrik
Harvard economist says gains from trade may not outweigh redistributive problems
Stronger macro-prudential intervention may be needed – Minneapolis Fed paper
Shadow banking sector takes greater risks in times of stringent macro-prudential policy for banks, researcher finds
RBI’s Patel stresses value of ‘preventive vigilance’
Good outcomes more likely when actions subject to scrutiny, governor says
Caputo quits as Argentina central bank chief
Former finance minister cites ‘personal reasons’ for departure after just three months, but speculation over future of monetary policy may have been a factor
EU countries to build payments link with Iran
“Special purpose vehicle” designed to allow “legitimate business” with Iran, despite US sanctions
RBI prepared to step in as non-banks suffer liquidity shortage
Government and regulators stress readiness to act amid non-bank liquidity pressures
Payment costs down 50% in Denmark
Cash usage declines to the same level of credit cards, official survey says
Female regulators increase stability of the financial system, IMF paper finds
IMF research: including women in the regulatory process has benefits “beyond” equality
IT failures reveal vulnerabilities in UK banking system
Barclays and NatWest are latest victims of internal failure
BIS paper finds sound economy may not prevent capital outflows
Emerging markets could use pre-emptive macro-prudential policies to safeguard against capital outflows, researchers say
Booming US economy set against ‘fragile’ markets – BIS review
Fiscal stimulus on top of loose financial conditions in the US continues to pile pressure on emerging markets, the BIS warns in its latest quarterly review
RBA moves back into profit
Gains in foreign currency investments carry RBA back into profit, annual report says
Danish supervisor reopens Danske Bank investigation
UK’s National Crime Agency opens investigation of British entity with links to Danish bank
BIS paper defends credit gap measure
Use of Hodrick-Prescott filter is controversial but the gap still outperforms others, authors find
People: NY Fed names new chief information officer
Pamela Chase Dyson to lead tech group; Richard Clarida sworn in; EBA appoints board member
New York Fed wraps up final sales of crisis portfolio
Maiden Lane vehicle created in wake of Bear Stearns bailout ultimately turns a profit
Brazil holds interest rate at record low
Recent indicators of economic recovery point to more gradual pace than envisaged early this year, committee says
European banking and capital markets union would foster growth – Draghi
More integrated financial markets can contribute to higher productivity growth, says ECB president
Trump nominates former Fed economist for board role
Nellie Liang’s nomination may help the Fed guard against potential future downturns
Norges Bank hikes for first time since 2011
Rate path slightly lower than before due to weak wage growth and high private debt
Haldane: ‘superforecasters’ could help central banks
Non-experts could help solve difficult problems for central banks, says Andy Haldane