Monetary policy decisions
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”
Taxes putting pressure on investment in India – RBI’s Patel
Reserve Bank of India leaves interest rates on hold, expressing concerns that latest budget threatens to push inflation out of target zone
Wage growth refuses to budge, RBA’s Lowe says
Governor notes employment levels have improved and will continue to improve over the policy horizon, but wage growth continues to disappoint
CNB raises Czech rates to return inflation to target
A stronger currency is supporting the central bank in its 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%; US policy normalisation and elections could put pressure on the peso in 2018
SBP hikes for first time since 2013
Monetary policy committee acts to “pre-empt” the overheating of Pakistan’s economy