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Chicago Fed chief warns of overtightening if rates hold
Fed chair Jerome Powell also finds confidence in recent inflation data
PBoC’s new policy tool may have little impact, analysts say
Adding new open market operations does not mean major change to policy framework, say economists
PMA launches loan scheme for Palestinians barred from Israel
Monetary authority aims to help workers set up business projects in West Bank
Lebanese central bank joins action against ex-governor, say reports
Official says central bank has joined foreign investigations of alleged crimes by Salameh
Argentina sells dollars in parallel FX market
Domestic currency’s CCL value jumps as central bank tightens monetary supply
Pakistan seals $7bn IMF funding package
Institution says bilateral support will be necessary to meet objectives
PBoC holds key rate despite uneven economic recovery
Central bank likely to keep MLF rate unchanged before Fed cuts rates, analysts say
Political influence is affecting the OeNB’s independence, staff say
Austrian central bank employees criticise gag orders, conflicts of interest and insufficient female staff
NGFS study offers three proposals to help green monetary operations
Report highlights eight case studies, including central banks in China, Japan, the eurozone and UK
Serbia cuts rates by 25 basis points
Decreasing global energy prices and refinery overhaul fuels disinflation
Banxico dovish in minutes published after rate hold
Minutes “softly hints at rate cut”, analyst says
Malaysian central bank holds policy rate
BNM expects higher inflation later this year as government phases out fuel subsidies
Bank of Korea holds rate but signals possibility of future easing
Governor Rhee Chang-yong says the board can consider rate cut at “appropriate time” in the future
Gambia receives $11m from IMF
Inflation is easing, but remains well above target
Powell warns of commercial real estate risks
Fed chair tells Senate further cooling of the labour market could induce a rate cut
BIS appoints secretary-general and Innovation Hub leaders
Véronique Sani takes over from Monica Ellis as secretary-general to the bank
‘Unprecedented’ immigration boosts US economy – Dallas Fed
Authors say there is reason to believe immigration is net neutral for inflation
US labour markets approaching pre-pandemic state, report finds
Simple rules suggest fed funds rate should be at or below current level, report says
BoE should hold rates until pressures have eased, Haskel says
Changes to labour market estimates helped shift policy decisions, MPC member says
Vietnam mandates biometric verification for many online transactions
Bank customers must provide face or fingerprint ID for transactions over $393
Israel holds rates amid fears war could escalate
Bank of Israel raises interest rate forecast for next year
Taliban regime appoints new Afghan governor
Noor Ahmad Agha is under international sanctions over alleged terrorist links
Brazil’s president may appoint monetary policy head as governor
Speculation comes amid tension between president Lula and BCB head Campos Neto