Monetary Policy
BoE’s scenarios are best way forward, say ex-MPC members
Former UK policy-makers say forecasting approach is suited to today’s highly uncertain times
Overnight reverse repos are for managing liquidity, says PBoC
Deputy governor reiterates that seven-day facility still provides benchmark lending rate
Ethiopia raises rates for first time in two years
Move comes as NBE removes lending cap on commercial banks
US inflation and monetary policy at ‘crossroads’ – Waller
Fed governor says FOMC must be ready to prevent repeat of post-Covid inflation
RBNZ says New Zealand faces greater risk of persistent inflation
Central bank’s chief economist believes monetary policy may need to respond ‘more firmly’
Policy transmission weaker in poorer countries – paper
Authors say disconnect may reflect limited financial inclusion and prevalence of informal credit
Perception is reality when it comes to comms – BoE paper
Study finds central bank messaging rarely reaches public, though it shapes media narratives
Serbia holds rates for 22nd consecutive month
Central bank says it is continuing to pursue cautious monetary policy
Move to inflation targeting could boost resilience – IMF paper
Countries in Middle East and central Asia should make exchange rates more flexible, authors say
Romania and Poland continue to hold rates
Central banks exercise caution as inflation and geopolitical risk cloud outlook
FOMC worried about inflation despite rate hold
Minutes of June meeting highlight ‘broad-based’ price rises and persistent core inflation
Malaysia holds rates amid ‘fluid’ situation in Middle East
Central bank has kept benchmark rate at 2.75% for 12 months running
RBNZ tightens policy and expects more hikes to come
Central bank says inflation still above target
Israel continues easing cycle following US-Iran ceasefire
Improved inflation outlook and strong currency mean further cuts are likely, expert says
Vanuatu holds rates and forecasts continued economic recovery
Pacific island nation’s central bank says reconstruction efforts, tourism, to drive economy
Lagarde ‘regrets’ forward guidance and Warsh plans ‘family fight’
Fed, ECB, BoC and BoE heads discuss inflation, uncertainty, AI, stagflation and independence in Sintra
Uruguay holds rates at 5.75% for third time in a row
BCU says there is no evidence of significant second-round effects from energy supply shock
Samoa to leave policy unchanged over coming year
Central bank expects inflation to rise temporarily due to effects of Iran war
Colombia resumes rate hikes in first post-election decision
Analyst says 75bp hike may be attempt by Banrep to compensate for April’s ‘compromise hold’
Jamaica holds rates at 5.5%
Central bank expects headline and core inflation to breach upper range of its 4–6% target
RBA outlines monetary tools for stimulus when rates are low
Central bank says additions to policy toolkit make it better prepared for shocks