Monetary policy decisions
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
CNB raises Czech rates to return inflation to target
A stronger currency is supporting central bank in efforts to control price pressures
Rates on hold after Yellen’s final FOMC meeting
New committee finds unanimity on rate hold, as Janet Yellen prepares to step down
Colombia signals end to easing cycle
Despite stronger than expected inflation, board cuts interest rates by 25bp to 4.5%
SBP hikes for first time since 2013
Monetary policy committee acts to “pre-empt” the overheating of Pakistan’s economy
Bank Negara makes first rate hike since 2014
Bank Negara Malaysia is the first South-east Asian central bank to hike rates this year
Kenya not yet ready for more accommodative policy – Njoroge
Central Bank of Kenya leaves rates on hold despite well-anchored inflation and greater optimism
Bank of Canada raises rates as economy nears potential
Central bank hikes policy interest rate 25 basis points to 1.25%
Bank of Korea on hold amid policy dilemma
Strong won and benign inflation likely to keep the BoK on hold in the first half of 2018
Kazakhstan cuts rates on low inflation and weak demand
Central bank reduces key rate to 9.75% from 10.25%, inflation below forecast in 2017
Peruvian central bank cuts rates amid political crisis
Economy impacted by political crisis following the pardon of former president Alberto Fujimori
ECB policymakers see a robust economic recovery – minutes
Rate setters satisfied with impact of QE extension decided in October
Riksbank closer to tightening policy, governor Ingves says
Minutes show disagreements over future policy among policymakers
Argentina cuts rates, but keeps focus on inflation
Analysts express concerns over decision, as inflation remains high