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Poole on the role of anecdotal information
In the speech 'The role of anecdotal information in monetary policy' given on 16 June William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said US policy makers should use anecdotal information to help assess whether higher energy prices are driving…
Fed's Bernanke on energy and the economy
In the speech 'Energy and the economy' given on 15 June Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said a quickening in inflation outside the volatile food and energy areas, and a bit of a run-up in gauges of expected inflation, had caught his eye.
Fed's Kroszner on why yield curves are so flat
In the speech 'Why are yield curves so flat and long rates so low globally?' given on 15 June Randall Kroszner of the Federal Reserve said lower perceived risks of inflation around the world have contributed to lower long-term interest rates.
Bank of Canada Financial System Review, June 2006
The Bank of Canada has published its semi-annual June 2006 Financial System Review on 15 June. The likelihood that a shock would have a significant adverse impact on the Canadian financial system remains small, according to the Report.
Czech National Bank - Annual Report 2004
According to the Czech National Bank's Annual Report 2004, the period covered by this Annual Report saw significant changes for the Czech Republic and the Czech National Bank.
Comment: May inflation surprise
In a murky environment, this week's inflation data was billed as crucial to providing clarity on the future direction of US interest rates in the months to come. By that logic, another hike in two weeks time is a certainty, with another probably…
Fukui says reserve level reduction nearly complete
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Thursday 15 June that the reduction in the level of banks' current account reserves at the BOJ is nearly complete.
Zhou: China to reconsider financial service limits
People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan told a banking conference in Beijing that China needs to reconsider regulations limiting the range of services banks and other financial institutions can offer.
BOI tops public servant 'fat cat' list
This article from The Jerusalem Post, published Tuesday 13 June, quotes a report from the Wage Supervisor's Office 2004 annual report as saying that senior Bank of Israel staff accounted for the top 14 most highly paid public servants.
Central banks to add MBS, agencies, gold
According to this article by Reuters, published Wednesday 14 June, central banks are planning to diversify foreign reserves away from US government debt into higher-yielding assets, including mortgage bonds.
Official: China banks must improve risk management
China's commercial banks need to improve their risk management and internal controls, the official Financial News reported, citing a senior official with the central bank's investment arm, Central Huijin.
Letter to the FT from Irma Rosenberg
In a letter published by the Financial Times on Thursday 15 June, Irma Rosenberg of the Swedish Riksbank says inflation targeting as practised by many central banks has undoubtedly been very successful.
ECB's Trichet on the Paris Club's 50th Anniversary
In the speech 'Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Paris Club' given on 14 June Jean-Claude Trichet of the ECB said the concept of the Paris Club seems to have been in many respects a precursor signalling some of the main features that later proved…
Fed's Bies on mortgage lending practices
In the speech 'A supervisor's perspective on mortgage markets and mortgage lending practices' given on 14 June Susan Schmidt Bies of the Federal Reserve said a cooler US housing market could help achieve the goal of sustainable economic growth.
Dallas Fed's Fisher on the economy at midyear
In the speech 'The economy at midyear' given on 14 June Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas emphasised that the Federal Reserve was serious in keeping inflation at bay.
ECB Monthly Bulletin, June 2006
The European Central Bank published its June 2006 Monthly Bulletin on Thursday 15 June. In the report the ECB said inflation risks from strong money supply growth have become much clearer over the past two years.
Federal Reserve Board - Beige Book, June 2006
The Federal Reserve published its June 2006 Beige Book survey on 14 June. The U.S. economy continued to expand from mid-April to early June, but there were signs of slowing growth and inflation, the report said.
China appoints new central bank vice-governor
China's state council has named Liu Shiyu, the former assistant to the governor of the People's Bank of China, as the new central bank vice-governor.
Senate backs Kohn's Fed nomination
The Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday 14 June approved the nomination of U.S. Federal Reserve governor Donald Kohn to be vice chairman at the central bank, sending it to the full Senate for a final vote.
Comment: Fukui's gaffe
Bank of Japan governor, Toshihiko Fukui, faces an uncertain future following his admission of a supposedly unethical investment. Even though prime minister Junichiro Koizumi immediately jumped to Fukui's defence, pundits are already saying the incident…