Monetary policy decisions
Riksbank delays first hike on weak inflation
Repo rate expected to remain negative until late 2019
Turkish central bank makes long-awaited hike
Inflation has been in double digits for several months, but the CBRT has struggled to hike
Quarles: yield curve flattening not “likely” a signal of recession
Flattening of yield curve is due to “expected lags” in the adjustment of longer-term rates once shorter-term rates start to 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, but it remains unclear whether the measure will succeed
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, citing a “significant moderation in price pressures”
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% but leaves the door open for two potential rate hikes in 2018
Brazil nears end of easing cycle as rates hit fresh low
Committee signals there will likely be a pause in rate cuts soon, as inflation evolves “more benignly than expected”
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
The Swiss central bank’s hopes of normalising policy are being held back by weak expectations, a strong currency and policy actions abroad
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; new inflation target will have limited effect on policy, central bank says
BoJ policymakers eye hopeful signs for inflation
Policy remains on hold as inflation shows some signs of greater strength; one member calls for further easing measures
ECB removes promise to increase bond purchases if needed
Stronger economic growth confirms previous confidence of rate-setters, Draghi says; ECB president criticises threatened tariffs
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 see the need for further rate hikes in future, but say 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 the US affects the monetary decisions in its major southern trading partner
Chicago Fed’s Evans calls for caution in raising rates
Charles Evans makes the case for delaying rate rises, fearing inflation expectations may have drifted downwards
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; policy may now need to be tightened “by a somewhat greater degree”