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Bank of Finland forecasts China’s economy to slow
Bank of Finland Institute for Economies in Transition says growth in China is expected to weaken to 9% in 2011 from 10.4% in 2010
RBA holds rates as global uncertainty continues
Reserve Bank of Australia minutes shows policy board left rates on hold as international outlook became even more cloudy
Bank of Israel narrow forum backs rate hold
Bank of Israel minutes show narrow forum monetary policy members were unanimous over decision to hold rates due to domestic and global outlook
Supply-side constraints are mostly resolved: BoJ
Bank of Japan September report on Recent Economic and Financial Developments says decline in supply-side constraints has led to pick-up in economic activity
Bank of Russia – Banking Supervision Report 2010
Annual report indicates return to growth in Russia and normalisation of liquidity in banks led to stable exit from crisis policy measures
Botswana publishes mid-term review of the 2011 Monetary Policy Statement
Report shows inflation has been above target range in the first six months of the year
Mortgage approvals rising in UK
Bank of England monthly Lending to Individuals figures show mortgage approvals continue to increase
Atlanta Fed welcomes faster card chip migration
Atlanta Federal Reserve says decision by credit card companies to accelerate chip migration will provide roadmap for merchants
Capital controls are effective on occasions: IMF report
Fund study says there are benefits and risks associated with implementing capital controls
BoE - Agents' Summary of Business Conditions (August 2011)
Bank of England’s August 2011 Agents' Summary of Business Conditions reports continued weakness in consumer spending
Kazakhstan reports large decline in credit card fraud
National Bank of Kazakhstan says there was a 25.4% decline in credit card fraud cases in 2010
Divergence in views emerges between Bank of Israel’s narrow forum
Bank of Israel says governor decided to hold monetary policy stance despite recommendation from one member of narrow forum to raise rates
Bank of Israel – Monetary Policy Report (August 2011)
Bank of Israel Monetary Policy Report says inflationary environment motivated faster pace of increase in the interest rates
Bank of Finland reviews policy implications of labour immobility
Bank of Finland research newsletter discusses the effects of resource mobility on monetary policy
Federal Reserve – Beige Book (July 2011)
Federal Reserve July Beige Book shows United States experienced slowdown in economic activity on east coast
Hungary holds as inflation moves closer to target: minutes
National Bank of Hungary minutes shows decline in inflation suggested return to 3% target would not necessitate a monetary tightening
ABS markets influential on composition of international debt markets: ECB report
European Central Bank study on asset-backed securities markets provides valuable insight into the currency composition of international debt markets
Emerging markets influence on global trade trends: IMF report
Fund study links shifts in global trade patterns to greater interconnectedness and concentration of emerging markets
Bank of Canada – Monetary Policy Report (July 2011)
Bank of Canada July 2011 Monetary Policy Report shows economy set to continue expansion despite slowdown in demand
Greece crisis dominates RBA minutes
Reserve Bank of Australia minutes shows policy board left interest rates on hold amid continued uncertainty over Greece
BoE - Trends in Lending (July 2011)
Bank of England July 2011 Trends in Lending report shows the number of loans extended to businesses in the UK declined by $6.4 billion
Bank of Albania – Annual Report (2010)
Bank of Albania 2010 Annual Report shows economic activity in Albania was positive despite external shocks to economy
BoE minutes revise upward inflation peak
Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee minutes show inflation could peak higher and sooner than originally expected
Bank of Italy – Economic Bulletin (July 2011)
Bank of Italy July 2011 Economic Bulletin says risks from European sovereign debt crisis have spread to Italy