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BoE lifts rates despite signs of a global weakening
MPC votes unanimously to raise rates to 0.75%
Fed keeps rates unchanged but points to strong economic activity
FOMC says it expects to implement gradual increases in federal funds rate
Ghanaian governor accuses failed banks of malpractice
Ernest Addison says some banks used “pretence” and shareholders took large sums
Irish central bank warns economy may be overheating
CBI develops new indicator for domestic economic activity
Stricter forex regulations in Central Africa needed to shore up reserves – IMF
Central bank must be ready to tighten monetary policy should reserves remain below target
RBI makes fresh rate hike as inflation pressure persists
Central bank faces rising food and oil prices, while growth remains rapid
People: Bank of Spain governor nominates new deputy
Governor nominates first female candidate to deputy role; central banks in Colombia and Seychelles get new board members; IMF appoints new legal head
Shock end to euro floor avoided ‘enormous’ speculative attack, says SNB’s Jordan
Swiss central bank chairman believes sudden removal of forex controls was least bad policy option and limited reputational damage
Malaysia appoints new SWF board after mass resignation
Mahathir puts BNM ex-deputy on Khazanah’s board as fallout from 1MDB continues
NZ parliament formally launches central bank review bill
The bill is now at the select committee stage, which usually takes around six months
BoJ unveils more flexible monetary policy framework
No rate change until at least 2019, the BoJ says in new forward guidance
SNB chairman dismisses calls for revised inflation targets
Jordan says raising targets would 'harm credibility' built up over decades; sees room for more negative rates
IMF calls for Guinea central bank to cut government financing
Central bank must build up currency reserves and follow rule-based intervention strategy
South African governor warns against nationalisation
Call comes as Sarb’s senior lawyer accuses government ombudsman of lying under oath
Swedish growth surprise could herald Riksbank hike
Swedish economy expanded above forecasts, boosted by consumption, inventories and exports
Venezuela will give oil reserves to central bank and slash zeroes from currency
Central bank will have control of basin with 29 billion barrels of oil, president says
IMF warns of global risks from US fiscal expansion
Faster policy tightening by Fed could harm emerging economies, Obstfeld says
People: Maurice Obstfeld to retire from IMF in December
Macau reappoints monetary authority chairman to one-year term
Bahamas central bank tightens money laundering controls
Central bank will hold private annual meetings with non-executive directors of financial firms
Bank of England poised for hike despite weak data
Economists still expect a raise in interest rates when the MPC meets next week
Draghi sounds confident note on inflation and growth
ECB president says data points to “solid and broad-based” growth in eurozone
BoJ may tweak policy at next meeting – local media
Speculation comes as Japanese central bank intervenes in bond market for first time since February
UK regulators welcome Brexit ‘back-stop’ legislation
Draft law would allow firms temporary access to UK markets in event of ‘hard’ Brexit
Peru central bank clashes with IMF over communication
Central bank says it has no plans to modify communication given success of guidance