Monetary Policy
Bank of Canada holds rates despite stronger inflation
Central bank predicts higher growth in coming years but warns of possible trade conflict with US
Powell says Fed will keep US “in a good place”
Some FOMC members considering rate cut to cushion possible future shocks, minutes show
Zimbabwe relying on central bank to keep lights on
$14 million needed to keep power flowing, and debts are piling up, says energy CEO
Malaysian central bank holds rates
Policy stance remains accommodative as central bank forecasts rising inflation
Turkish governor is dismissed after clash with president
Erdoğan says governor refused his demands to cut rates, local media reports
Strong labour market complicates Fed outlook
Non-farm payrolls stronger than expected, focusing extra attention on Jerome Powell’s testimony this week
Loose financial conditions predict output gap – NY Fed paper
Policy-makers can make significant welfare gains by greater focus on financial conditions – researchers
Population ageing could reduce inflationary pressures – Bank of Spain deputy
Older populations in advanced economies likely to increase saving and reduce investment – Delgado
BoE’s education programme taking off in UK schools, Broadbent says
More than a third of UK secondary schools have signed up to BoE’s education programme
Riksbank shies away from global easing cycle
Swedish central bank maintains rate hike plans despite accommodative policy shift in Europe, US, Australia
RBA’s Lowe: global uncertainty clouding Australian outlook
Governor of RBA emphasises positives, but says global factors complicating prospects
RBA slashes rates to new record low
Australia’s back-to-back rate cut is first since 2012
Carney sees storm clouds gathering over global economy
The “portents are worrying”, BoE governor says, but worst of the impact may pass UK by
Doves vs hawks: IMF advice on unconventional monetary policy
Funds’ advice on innovative measures has not always “stood the test of time”, writes Philip Turner
BIS says theory behind EME policy must catch up with ‘reality’
Situation is similar to the adoption of inflation targeting in the early 1990s, says BIS annual report
Bank of Mexico holds rates amid growth fears
“High degree” of uncertainty over inflation as trade tensions with US persist
MAS triples yearly profit, but warns growth may fall
Singaporean central bank says US-China tensions may cut GDP growth
Iceland cuts rates on weaker growth forecasts
A reduction in key tourism sector may be worse than previously thought