Economics
I'll stay if asked: SARB's Mboweni
Tito Mboweni, the governor of the South African Reserve Bank, confirmed that he would be willing to serve another term at the central bank, after earlier reports suggested he would leave when his current contract expires next July.
BIS - Quarterly Review
Worries about the economic outlook and related uncertainties gained prominence over the summer months, the Bank for International Settlements states in its latest Quarterly Review.
Poor institutions hinder fiscal policy
The quality of nations' institutions impacts the effectiveness of fiscal policy, research published by the Central Bank of Chile finds.
Central Bank of Madagascar - Annual Report 2007
Madagascar achieved a positive balance of payments for the 12th consecutive year, the Central Bank of Madagascar's latest Annual Report states.
Delhi defies expectations, names new governor
Delhi has named Duvvuri Subbarao, a finance secretary, the new governor of the country's central bank, confounding expectations of a second term for the incumbent Y.V. Reddy.
SARB to clarify Mboweni's mixed messages on future
The South African Reserve Bank will attempt to set the record straight on Tito Mboweni's future on Tuesday after the governor appeared to contradict himself on his plans for a third term in an interview given over the weekend.
Fed's Kroszner dismisses decoupling
The recent turmoil has served to reaffirm the adage that when the US sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold, a senior Federal Reserve official has argued.
Sri Lanka's Wijewardena on turbulent times
In uncertain economic environments, it is even more important that central bankers function consistently and firmly, without fear or favour, notes W.A. Wijewardena, a deputy governor at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Reserve Bank of India - Annual Report 2007-2008
Although growth moderated marginally, the year to June 2008 was the third year in succession in which the Indian economy expanded by 9% or more, the Reserve Bank of India states in its latest Annual Report.
Czech's Tuma taciturn on koruna's slump
Zdenek Tuma, the governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), has said he sees "no need to comment" on recent fluctuations in the value of the koruna against the euro.
Indian growth slows
The Indian economy grew by an annual rate of 7.9% in the second quarter, the slowest rate of growth in more than three years, and down from the 9.2% expansion registered in the second quarter of 2007.
Central Bank of Cyprus - Annual Report 2007
Cyprus's successful euro accession was the culmination of the collective efforts of the country's finance ministry and central bank, notes Athanasios Orphanides, the governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, in his foreword to the institution's latest…
Malta - Quarterly Review
A slump in Maltese exports in the first quarter of 2008 had a negative impact on growth, the latest Quarterly Review from the Central Bank of Malta, published in August, states.
Quarterly US growth revised to 3.3%
Strong export performance, aided by the weak dollar, and less inventory liquidation led to stronger-than-expected US growth in the three months to June.
R&D not essential for export success
Innovation does not necessarily boost firms' export performance, finds a new paper from the Central Bank of Chile.
Low rates will soften slump: Japan's Shirakawa
Low rates and less exposure to subprime debt mean Japan is likely to escape a deep downturn, Masaaki Shirakawa, the governor of the country's central bank, has said.
Canadian deputy sees lower inflation and growth
David Longworth, the deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, said Canadian inflation looks to be slower than projected in July.
Financial globalisation promotes stability
Financial globalisation fosters domestic macroeconomic stability, finds a new paper from the San Francisco Federal Reserve.
Deputy Rarawa set to replace Solomons' Hou
Denton Rarawa, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands, looks likely to succeed Rick Hou as head of the central bank.
Zambia: finance key to economic development
Diversification and strengthening of financial institutions, instruments and markets, is a prerequisite for Zambia's further economic development, said Denny Kalyalya, a deputy governor of the Bank of Zambia.
US rates and dollar influence commodity prices
Shocks to US real interest rates and the dollar exchange rate lead to fluctuations in commodity prices, new research from Norges Bank indicates.
We must grasp the real China: Fed's Fisher
The west needs to deepen its understanding of China's national interests, said Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve.
Maltese deputy wins third term
David Pullicino, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Malta, is set remain in the role until 2013.
Japan will bounce back: central bank
Growth is sluggish and inflation at its highest level since the early 1990s, but the Japanese economy remains on course to recover, the country's central bank said.