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IMF on European outlook
The International Monetary Fund expects growth to stagnate in advanced economies in Europe, while the region's emerging economies will slow down significantly.
Chicago Fed looks at private equity trends
The latest Chicago Fed Letter contains a summary of a recent conference organised by the central bank on the current trends in the private equity industry.
Annual report: Sierra Leone
In 2007, Sierra Leone received extensive debt relief from creditors represented by the Paris Club and the US government, the Bank of Sierra Leone latest annual report notes.
Bank of Israel - Annual Report 2007
The Bank of Israel's new law should provide a firm legal basis for the central bank's independence, said Stanley Fischer, the governor of the central bank in its latest Annual Report.
Fed's Beige Book a glum read
The latest edition of the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, a guide to business conditions in the 12 districts overseen by the regional Feds, indicates that economic activity weakened in September across the US.
OTC derivatives central counterparty issue urgent
The Financial Stability Forum, a collection of central bankers and financial regulators, has urged market participants to swiftly establish a central counterparty for over-the-counter (OTC) credit derivatives, in its follow-up report on enhancing market…
Bank of Estonia - Annual Report 2007
In 2007, Estonia started, after several years of exceptionally strong growth, moving towards a more stable and sustainable level of expansion, said Andres Lipstok, the governor of the Bank of Estonia, the latest Annual Report.
On to the euro: Romania's Annual Report
The National Bank of Romania's Annual Report for 2007 marked the end of one era as the country joined the European Union and the start of a new one as the country prepares to join the euro.
FOMC September minutes: balancing risks
Both downside risks to growth and upside risks to inflation were a significant concern to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the minutes from the 16 September meeting reported.
ECB - eurozone economy weakening
Under pressure from high commodity prices, lower consumer confidence and demand, as well as dampened investment growth, the euro-area economy is weakening, says the European Central Bank (ECB) in its September Monthly Bulletin.
Riksbank striving to inform public on crunch
The Riksbank is providing and updating a list of questions and answers on the financial turmoil.
ECB glossary on payments, clearing and settlement
The European Central Bank has published a glossary of technical terms on payment, clearing and settlement systems in the EU.
Central Bank of Jordan - Annual Report 2007
Jordan's foreign currency reserves reached all-time record high of $6.9 billion last year, the country's central bank says in its latest Annual Report.
Turkey justifies September hold
The Central Bank of Turkey's rate-setting committee in September opted to keep rates on hold despite an improvement in the inflation outlook.
Euro money-market survey 2008
The European Central Bank has published the preliminary results of its latest money-market survey.
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency - Annual Report 2008
Saudi Arabia's daily average oil output fell by 4.3% in 2007, the country's central bank says in its latest Annual Report.
RBA justifies September rate cut
A slowdown in demand allowed for a cut in the cash rate by 25 basis points to 7%, according to minutes from the September board meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
BoJ: money markets still edgy
Global money markets remained nervous in the first half of 2008, according to the newest financial markets report from the Bank of Japan.
Reserve Bank of Australia - Annual Report 2007
The sound position of local banks was a major source of strength for the Australian financial system during last year, said Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, in the foreword the central bank's latest Annual Report.
Bank of England's September minutes
The minutes from the September meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee show most members judged maintaining the current rate necessary to bring inflation back to target.
Central Bank of Peru - Annual Report 2007
The Peruvian economy expanded by an impressive 9% last year - the highest growth rate for more than 13 years, the central bank's latest Annual Report reveals.
Qatar Central Bank - Annual Report 2007
Qatar's state budget realised a surplus for the seventh-straight year in 2006, the central bank's latest Annual Report reveals.
Central Bank of Honduras - Annual Report 2007
The Central Bank of Honduras raised rates four times last year to combat a surge in inflation, the institution's latest Annual Report states.
Central Bank of Aruba - Annual Report 2007
An influx of tourists from Venezuela boosted Aruba's economy in 2007, the latest Annual Report from the country's central bank reveals.