Monetary Policy
Turkish central bank holds rates despite pressure from president
Erdoğan said earlier that inflation would fall once rates were cut, but MPC declines to cut
Philippines central bank keeps key rate at record low
Central bank pledges loose policy “for as long as necessary” as Covid-19 cases increase
Link between US labour costs and inflation has weakened – ECB paper
US can sustain robust labour markets without risking inflation outbreak, researchers say
Fed decisions barely noticed by households – BIS paper
Researchers find even major events have only a muted impact on household inflation expectations
An assessment of the ECB’s strategy review
A number of aspects of the new framework raise challenges for implementation and credibility, while the inclusion of climate change may politicise the institution, writes euro architect Otmar Issing
BIS paper highlights ‘ripple effect’ of monetary policy
Balance sheets of upstream and downstream firms “salient, yet mostly overlooked”, authors say
RBI promises policy support ‘as long as necessary’ despite inflation surge
Inflation breaches tolerance band but governor says economy now “in a much better position”
Bank of Mexico increases monetary policy transparency
Central bank to start disclosing individual votes of board members after policy meetings
The distant cry of hawks? Fed begins tightening talk
Richard Clarida gives a date for hiking interest rates, as debate on taper timing continues
CNB continues tightening cycle with 25bp hike
Board opts for additional hike as forecasts point to short-term inflation surge
Brazil accelerates tightening cycle with 100bp rate hike
Central bank takes key policy rate to 5.25%, as inflation increased by 8.4% in June
Iran’s Hemmati warns against monetary financing
Former governor mounts criticism of departing President Rouhani
BoE on hold as inflation looks set to soar to 4%
Committee hints at need for “modest tightening” soon, but says asset purchase programme will not unwind until interest rates reach 0.5%
Armenia and Georgia raise policy rates
Caucasus states follow Russia in anti-inflationary moves
Bank of Thailand holds main rate in split vote
Growth forecast dives again as Thailand battles Covid-19 surge
Fed reverse repo demand tops $1 trillion
New York Fed facility sets latest in series of record volumes
Moldova raises interest rates 100bp
Central bank cites “persistent” inflationary pressures, though rate is below target
Podcast: Why forward guidance needs guidance
Richard Barwell, head of macro research at BNP Paribas Asset Management, discusses the limitations of forward guidance and what central banks must do to improve their communications
Brainard reiterates that inflation is ‘transitory’
Fed board member speaks after PCE inflation figure of 4% released
Liberia’s central bank expands monetary policy committee
Governor and deputy governor reappointed
Fed launches standing repo facilities
Facilities to be open to foreign central banks and domestic primary dealers; FOMC keeps policy on hold
Central Bank of Hungary adopts green monetary policy
Policy sees central bank launch green mortgage bond purchase programme
Kenyan central bank prepares further monetary policy reforms
Review recommends action to improve modelling, boost interbank market and develop education
South Korea aiming for rate hike as growth recovers
BoK to discuss rate hike in next policy meeting, but quarterly GDP figure shows some weakness