Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
China’s Zhou not flustered by higher-than-forecast inflation
People’s Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan keeps a cool head as inflation increases by more than expected spooking analysts and markets, says central bank will keep to plans
We must return to global bond markets: Malaysia’s Zeti
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz says the central bank has encouraged government to sell bills to foreign investors to keep name prominent
ECB to assist Bosnia’s bid for EU accession
European Central Bank will help Bosnian central bank improve key areas such as statistics and research to prepare for the country’s accession to the European Union
SNB, Finma set up stability steering group
Central bank and regulator intensify their collaboration on financial stability
ECB’s Stark: global economy is heading for lost decade
Jürgen Stark says failure to learn from the crisis would result in anaemic global growth for the next ten years
Investment growth declines in Europe
Central Bank of Ireland research shows that while declines in investment growth is larger in US compared with the eurozone this year, it continues to lag behind the US overall
Bank of Canada on risky measures
Bank of Canada study shows that increased ownership among the largest shareholders invites less risky behaviour in decision making
Caribbean learns from crisis: T&T’s Williams
Ewart Williams discusses the need for greater cooperation between central banks in the region in reducing the risk of financial crises
Brazil’s Meirelles faces renewed tax fraud allegations
Brazilian central bank chief Henrique Meirelles could be investigated for the second time on tax crimes after attorney-general’s office asks Supreme Court for a probe, Meirelles unfazed
Chinese inflation spike scares investors
Chinese consumer prices rise more than consensus forecast in February, sparking fears that the economy is overheating
We know better now: Canada’s Carney
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney reviews lessons learnt as the central bank celebrates its 75th anniversary
Argentine governor clings on to job as politicians splinter
Argentine Senate postpones vote on rejecting new governor Mercedes Marcó del Pont to next Wednesday after opposition factions disagree
Rate round-up
Swiss, New Zealand, Korean and Peruvian central banks all opt to hold rates
Household consumption falls in China: RBA
Despite household consumption expenditure in China continuing to rise, the share of household consumption in total expenditure has declined
ECB: current rates remain appropriate
The latest information from the European Central Bank confirms that the economic recovery in the euro area is on track but is likely to remain uneven
Fair value in foul weather
Andrew Haldane draws on Macbeth to explain how financial instruments might be valued in future
UK public’s price expectations moderately rise
GfK NOP survey on inflation attitudes from the Bank of England shows expectations remain stable
Senators table Volcker rule legislation
Bill would ban prop trading for large banks and impose limits for big non-banks
Buba’s Weber dismisses Volcker rule
Bundesbank president Axel Weber says Paul Volcker’s plan will have unanticipated effects and interfere with monetary policy transmission, says sticking with Basel II is best
Trichet keeps open mind on European Fund
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet says more details must emerge before making a firm decision for or against a European monetary fund
FDIC’s Bair on US housing recovery
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Sheila Bair cautiously optimistic
The US banking practices falling behind
Boston Fed study urges US to invest more in payments technology to cope with the demands of the digital age
Canada develops own version of the GPM
Model to predict global growth developed in conjunction with IMF
NY Fed’s Sack prepares market for smooth exit
Markets head Sack says tightening cycle “like no other in history”