Monetary policy decisions
Quarles: yield curve flattening not “likely” a signal of recession
Flattening is due to lag in pass-through as short-term rates rise, says Fed vice-chair
Canadian households may be responding to higher interest rates - Poloz
Canadian governor says higher interest rates will be warranted “over time”
Iran seeks to unify exchange rates amid rial plunge
New rate is meant to eliminate gulf between official rate and market
Sarb alters interest rate forecasts to extend easing
Central bank sees three 25bp hikes between now and 2021
Bank of Ghana slashes rates as inflation moves towards target
Central bank continues an easing cycle that began in 2016
Fed policy should become more neutral – Bostic
As the economy operates close to potential and inflation approaches target, rates can be raised, the Atlanta Fed president says
BoE on track for May rate hike
MPC votes 7-2 in favour of maintaining rates at 0.5%
Brazil nears end of easing cycle as rates hit fresh low
Committee signals there will likely be a pause in rate cuts soon
Powell strikes cautiously upbeat note in first policy press conference
Federal Open Market Committee shifts economic forecasts up marginally
Tajikistan cuts policy rate as inflation stabilises
Central bank says inflation is more stable and falling, creating room for cuts
SNB struggles to end ultra-loose policy regime
Swiss central bank’s hopes of normalising policy are being held back by various domestic and foreign factors
Norges Bank board strikes more bullish tone on outlook
Stronger signs from the economy prompt the central bank to bring forward plans for first hike
BoJ policymakers eye hopeful signs for inflation
Policy remains on hold as inflation shows some signs of greater strength
ECB removes promise to increase bond purchases if needed
Stronger economic growth confirms previous confidence of rate-setters, Draghi says
Poland delays first hike by one year
Central bank reduces its inflation forecasts for 2018 and 2019, and the zloty falls
Bank of Canada on hold as council remains cautious
Officials warn trade policy in the US is creating uncertainty for Canada
Tunisia raises rates by 75bp to tackle inflation
First hike under new governor comes as prices rose year-on-year by 7.1% in February
Riksbank leaves rates unchanged as inflation remains contained
Deputy governor Henry Ohlsson dissented and advocated raising rates by 25 basis points
Bank of Mexico hikes again as inflation remains high
The prospect of tighter policy in US affects monetary decisions in its major southern trading partner
Chicago Fed’s Evans calls for caution in raising rates
Charles Evans makes case for delaying rate rises
Philippines central bank on hold, despite surging inflation
January inflation hits three-year high, prompting many to expect a rate hike in the coming months
BoE opens door to May rate hike
MPC votes to keep current policy stance, but notes more positive inflation outlook
Taxes putting pressure on investment in India – RBI’s Patel
Reserve Bank of India leaves interest rates on hold, expressing concerns about latest budget
Wage growth refuses to budge, RBA’s Lowe says
Governor notes employment levels have improved and will continue to improve over the policy horizon