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Canadian growth exceeds expectations
The Canadian economy has performed better than expected, according to the latest edition of the Bank of Canada's monetary policy report, published on Thursday.
Japan will weather banking crisis, says Mizuno
There is little chance of the recent banking crisis adversely affecting the Japanese economy according to Atsushi Mizuno, the most hawkish member of the central bank's current rate-setting board.
Bank of Mexico - Annual Report 2006
The Mexican economy grew by 4.8% in 2006, its highest rate of expansion since 2000.
Japan's Muto reiterates commitment to tightening
The Bank of Japan will raise rates as the economy improves and inflation picks up Toshiro Muto, a deputy governor at the Bank of Japan said on Friday.
Northern Rock's BoE debt rises to £16 billion
Northern Rock has borrowed a further £3 billion ($6.1 billion) from the Bank of England this week, the Bank's balance sheet reveals.
Chinese inflation eases from 11-year high
Chinese inflation fell slightly in September to 6.2%, after hitting an 11-year high of 6.5% in August.
Greenback now worth a million Zimbabwean dollars
A single US dollar is now said to be worth 1 million of its Zimbabwean counterparts on the black market.
Politics force Sierra Leonean governor out
Samura Kamara, an International Monetary Fund executive and a former finance ministry official, has replaced James Rogers as the governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone, a public relations officer told Central Bank News on Friday.
Buybacks in Treasury cash and debt management
The New York Fed has published a paper looking at the use and implications of buybacks in Treasury cash and debt management.
Does monetary policy impact banking spreads?
The nominalisation of interest rates has led to a breakdown in the relationship between banking spreads and monetary policy in Chile, argues a paper from the central bank.
HK's Choi on Basel II's risk management challenges
Y.K. Choi, the deputy chief executive responsible for banking at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, spelt out the risk management challenges facing the Asian finance industry in preparing for Basel II.
Reserve Bank of Malawi - Annual Report 2006
Malawian growth picked up in 2006, after a poor economic performance in 2005.
Howard calls on RBA to focus on growth
John Howard, the Australian prime minister preparing for an election in November, put pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to maintain economic growth.
India's Reddy on factors set to hamper growth
Y.V. Reddy, the governor of the Reserve Bank of India, said on Thursday that a skills shortage and inadequate infrastructure will curb India's impressive growth record.
Principles-based rules to stay, says UK regulator
Hector Sants, the chief executive of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), said that the regulator remained committed to its principles-based approach.
Fed speculation prompts new dollar-euro low
The dollar fell to a record $1.432 against the euro on Thursday as poor macroeconomic data and results from one of the US's biggest banks prompted futures traders to speculate that the Federal Reserve will cut rates.
Brazil holds rates at record low
The Central Bank of Brazil decided to keep its benchmark Selic rate at 11.25% today as growth and inflation accelerated. It is the first time in 18 meetings that the central bank has voted against a rate cut.
Competition found to impact bank risk
Banking stability may be undermined by competition, according to research published today by the San Francisco Fed.
Central Bank of Jordan - Annual Report 2006
Despite external shocks such as the surge in oil prices, the Jordanian economy preformed well in the period between 2002 and 2006, growing by an average of 6.4%.