Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
SNB loses $6.9 billion in Q1
Higher interest rates reduced the value of sovereign bonds
BoE’s Brazier says investment risks are hidden in “plain sight”
Investors are ignoring “moonwalking bears” and are taking on risks for less compensation as they struggle to obtain higher returns
Argentina’s governor reflects on reserve management rebuild
After liberalising the exchange rate in 2016, the country adopted new asset-allocation strategies
Liquidity build-ups may cause emerging market instability – Bundesbank paper
Bundesbank paper examines effects of advanced economies’ liquidity on emerging economies
FCA’s Bailey calls for unity on post-Brexit regulation
Chief executive calls on EU authorities to co-operate with counterparts in the UK
Turkish central bank makes long-awaited hike
Inflation has been in double digits for several months, but the CBRT has struggled to hike
Bank of Ghana looks for ‘smooth’ transition to higher capital requirements
Central bank more than triples capital requirements for all banks to $90 million, and asks banks to comply by the end of the year
‘Regulatory equivalence’ not enough for post-Brexit UK CCPs – Cœuré
ECB official says work on cross-border CCP resolution needs to accelerate
Romanian ruling party leader accuses central bank of political bias
President rejects accusations that central bank is spreading “fake news” as inflation rises
Curbs on interest-only loans have cut risks – RBA’s Kent
Regulatory actions have helped reduce risks in what had been a fast-growing sector
Swedish paper examines effects of business cycles on employment
Volatile business cycles cut the number of new jobs and employment, Riksbank paper says; analysis uses labour market search model to track effects
Few US low-wage workers progress in labour market – Fed research
Only 5% had a better job within one year, and the group is more likely to become unemployed
Claims on offshore centres at record high – BIS data
Overall cross-border claims “gained momentum” in Q4 2017
US regulators fine Wells Fargo $1 billion over abuses
OCC gains legal powers to remove board members in relation to alleged malpractice
US steel tariffs likely to damage labour market – NY Fed research
Exporters who need steel imports face higher input costs, possibly leading to lower employment
BoE paper investigates uncertainty around elections
Elections help to isolate macroeconomic and financial uncertainty, author argues
People: RBA appoints new chief information officer
New council member in Ukraine; Liu He no longer in China’s State Council; MAS appoints new board member
Higher expenditure in services limits trade growth – Fed paper
Growth of trade in 1990s and 2000s may be anomalous, researchers say
BoE’s Brazier: credit risks ‘stirring’ beneath calm surface
Riskier forms of mortgage debt are on the rise, executive director says
Satellite night-time light data could forecast US exports – Fed paper
Night-time lights offer a quick and accurate picture of economic activity, researchers say
Fed’s Brainard warns of ‘financial imbalances’
Fed board member points to risks in high asset prices and business debt
ECB rejects ombudsman’s call for Draghi to leave G30
Think-tank’s discussions improve understanding of global economy, ECB says
Norges Bank launches research blog
New platform aims to encourage discussions on central bank’s research
Canadian households may be responding to higher interest rates - Poloz
Canadian governor says higher interest rates will be warranted “over time”