Monetary Policy
Bank of Mexico cuts again as growth remains sluggish
Board says economic weakness is likely to persist
Riksbank abandons negative rates
Swedish central bank increases repo rate by 25 basis points, but two board members dissent
BoE holds rate, but two officials vote for cut
Policy-makers note gloomy backdrop and signs that the labour market is “loosening”
BoE probes press conference audio feed leak
FCA investigates alleged leak of backup feed to third parties before main broadcast
Central banks need to avoid dependence on markets, officials say
ECB and Fed officials reflect on relation between bond market expectations and their policy decisions, in farewell conference for Benoît Cœuré
Benoît Cœuré attacks lack of political will by eurozone leaders
European single market needs serious reform, says retiring ECB official
Australian dollar falls as RBA keeps rate cut on agenda
Central bank willing to provide more stimulus after economic reassessment due in February 2020
Central bankers in favour of climate change goals in mandates
Central Banking’s Climate Risk Summit shows community rapidly embracing green policies
New York Fed expands year-end repo operations
More cash to be made available both overnight and in term repos
Lagarde promises wide-ranging review of ECB monetary policy
ECB to form digital currency task force as Lagarde calls for EU action on green finance
Turkish central bank slashes rates for fourth time straight
Move was larger than many had expected, and comes as inflation re-enters double digits
Bank of Israel digs in for long fight against strong shekel
Central bank has “plenty of patience”, says monetary policy-maker
Brazil lowers rates to record-low 4.5%
Weak growth requires interest rates “below the structural level”, says the central bank
FOMC calls halt to cutting cycle
Unanimous decision keeps rates on hold; Powell signals no move likely for some time
Brazil likely to end easing cycle with 50bp rate cut
Record-low rates will suffice to boost growth in 2020; inflation up on weaker real
Sri Lankan government may not pass central bank reform – adviser
Former governor’s comments come as IMF praises draft law on central bank inflation targeting
PBoC’s monetary policy framework not likely to change – RBA research
Institutional structure prevents alignment with international peers