Monetary Policy
Bank Indonesia surprises markets with aggressive rate hike
Markets had expected the central bank to opt for a smaller move in the policy rate
Bank of Canada to incorporate US tariffs in economic projections
Next monetary policy meeting could be affected by protectionism
Alternatives to Japan’s 2% flexible inflation target
The Bank of Japan may review its policy framework, given its five-year failure to hit a 2% flexible inflation target
BoE should not ‘dally’ with next monetary policy move – McCafferty
In his last scheduled speech, the MPC member says a delay could force the central bank into a more “aggressive tightening”
BIS paper outlines lower-bound risk model
Model estimates probability of hitting ELB, helping to guide policy
Haskel says BoE could benefit from focus on intangible capital
Productivity specialist says updated view of the economy could help with setting policy
PBoC cuts RRR amid growing instability
The move will release $108 billion amid concerns on the slowing economy and trade disputes
Carstens pushes for greater transparency from BIS
New general manager says greater transparency will improve dialogue with central banks
Bank of Mexico hikes rates amid fears of rising inflation risks
Uncertainty over Nafta negotiations clouds economic outlook, experts say
BoE capital injection lays ground for stronger crisis response
Higher risk-bearing capacity allows additional emergency measures, Mark Carney says; move could bring forward BoE’s exit from QE
Swiss central bank keeps policy rates negative
SNB says it will intervene in foreign exchange markets “as necessary”
BoE’s chief economist joins minority in calling for rate rise
Monetary policy committee lowers threshold for reducing debt holdings
Norges Bank says rate hike likely in September
Key policy remains at 0.5% as inflation rises below target since February 2017
Fed policy’s global effects differ in booms and busts – BIS paper
Monetary policy appears to impact global bank lending differently depending on the “regime”
Argentina falters at ‘historic’ moment for BCRA
Replacing Federico Sturzenegger with a finance minister with close ties to the president sends a confused signal about central bank independence
Economy allows Fed to continue policy normalisation – Atlanta’s Bostic
Business contacts report concerns about trade policy and tariffs
RBA minutes drop hawkish language
Minutes of June meeting appear to contrast with recent remarks by governor Philip Lowe
SNB should clearly assign policy tools, IMF report says
SNB can avoid impression of exchange-rate targeting through better communication, says IMF
Experts warn Mexico’s peso defence could be costly
Risks on the horizon prompt concerns around the Bank of Mexico’s approach to forex volatility
BoJ cuts inflation estimate as it holds rates
Goshi Kataoka is sole MPC member to call for looser policy
ECB commits to tapering bond purchase programme
Unanimous decision says bond purchases will taper if data confirms medium-term outlook