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BofE lends £1.6 billion from standing facility
The Bank of England said that a commercial bank borrowed £1.6 billion on Wednesday through the Bank's standing facility, which charges 100 basis points more than the base rate.
Trichet absent from Jackson Hole talks
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), will not attend the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole conference.
Japan's low rates explained
Japan's low long-term interest rates can be explained with economic rationality, according to a paper published by the Bank of Japan on Wednesday.
Ugandan governor plans for integrated east African
Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the governor of the Bank of Uganda, said that stability in the financial and foreign exchange markets is needed for east African states to successfully integrate their financial markets.
Central Bank of Luxembourg - Annual Report 2006
Inflation in Luxembourg increased for the third consecutive year in 2006.
Minutes highlight Fed's attitude shift
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) last rate-setting meeting reveal optimism that the economy could weather turmoil in the money markets.
Government bond liquidity key - Swiss banker
"A liquid market for government bonds is a great advantage for the functioning of financial markets and for an efficient monetary policy," Swiss National Bank board member Thomas Jordan argued on Tuesday.
Poland increases rates
The National Bank of Poland decided Wednesday to hike interest rates by a quarter despite inflation remaining below the central bank's target rate. The benchmark reference rate is now 4.75%.
Thailand holds rates
The Bank of Thailand decided Wednesday to keep its benchmark interest rate, the one day repurchase rate, at 3.25%.
Estonia delays euro entry
The Bank of Estonia has said that Estonia would not meet EU criteria for eurozone accession in the years 2008-2009 and thus would not be able to adopt the common currency in 2010.
Europe's IMF domination to end with Strauss-Kahn?
Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg, has said that Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the EU's nominee to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will be the last managing director to come from the EU for the "foreseeable future".
Bank of Mongolia - Annual Report 2006
Mongolia's economy grew by 8.4% in 2006. Inflation stood at 6%, 1 percentage point lower than the 7% limit set by the State Monetary Policy Guideline.
Problems with monetary policy transmission lags
A paper published by the Bank of Finland investigates how lags in monetary policy transmission can damage the credibility of inflation-targeting central bankers.
Mizuno wanted 25 bp hike
The minutes from the Bank of Japan's monetary policy board July meeting confirm that Atsushi Mizuno wanted to raise the overnight rate from 0.5% to 0.75%.
Trichet stresses importance of transparency
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), said that ensuring that inflation expectations stay well-anchored was "of paramount importance".
Colombia holds rates
Colombia's central bank decided to maintain its 9.25% interest rate on Friday after inflation fell in July.
Israel raises rates to 4%
The Bank of Israel increased its interest rate by 25 basis points to 4%, after inflation rose more than expected in July.
Hungary maintains base rate
The National Bank of Hungary held the base rate at 7.75% on Monday 27 August.
Iranian governor resigns
Ebrahim Sheibani, the governor of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has resigned.
Russia piles on pressure for Tosovsky
Aleksei Mozhin, Russia's executive director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reiterated his country's support for Josef Tosovsky to head the organisation.
The emergence of principles-based policy
The Swiss National Bank has published a paper reviewing what it describes as the success of its principles-based approach to monetary policy.
Securitisation led to subprime growth
The introduction of automated underwriting and securitisation caused the US subprime loans market to expand, according to two International Monetary Fund (IMF) researchers.
Bank of Slovenia - Annual Report 2006
Strong exports and domestic consumption helped Slovenia's economy grow by 5.2% in 2006. The construction sector had an impressive year, expanding by more than 20% in the final quarter.
Papua New Guinea's Kamit reviews progress
Wilson Kamit, the governor and chairman of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, discussed developments that the country's economy has made since 1999.