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Beige Book signals economy remains weak
The latest edition of the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, which charts business conditions in the 12 districts overseen by the regional Feds, indicates the pace of economic activity remains slow across most of the US.
SA trade deficit narrows in second quarter
South Africa's trade deficit narrowed from 8.9% of GDP in the first quarter to 7.3% in the three months to June, the country's Reserve Bank reported on Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
The tasks of the National Bank of Denmark
The National Bank of Denmark has published a report aimed at the general public outlining its main objectives.
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.
BoJ minutes: Japan's economy slowing
Japan's economic growth has slowed further, reflecting weaker growth in business fixed investment and private consumption, say the minutes of the Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Council meeting on 14 and 15 July.
Bank of Slovenia - Annual Report 2007
The future competitiveness of the Slovenian economy will depend mainly on the results of wage negotiations, said Marko Kranjec, the governor of the Bank of Slovenia, in the latest Annual Report.
Malta - Annual Report 2007
Fiscal policy is the only short-term countercyclical instrument available since Malta joined the eurozone, said Michael Bonello, the governor of the Central Bank of Malta, in the latest Annual Report.
RBI: in support of interest futures
The Reserve Bank of India has published details of new measures to strengthen the development of the country's interest-rate future markets.
ECB: inflation is here to stay
The European Central Bank sees increasing upside risks to price stability over the medium term, according to the central bank's August monthly bulletin.
Asia needs to start raising rates
The recent rise in food prices will significantly impact inflation in Asian economies, according to new research from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Bahrain - Annual Report 2007
The Central Bank of Bahrain introduced many regulatory changes in 2007, according to its latest annual report.
Colombia fights above-target inflation
The board of directors of the Banco de la Republica Colombia were unanimous in deciding to raise the central bank's benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 10%, the minutes of the 25 July meeting show.
Botswana - Annual Report 2007
Financial services and public access to banking services significantly improved last year, said Linah Mohohlo, the governor of the Bank of Botswana, in the latest annual report.
Singapore - Annual Report 2007
Singapore's economic growth may ease in the coming quarters as the global economy weakens and as inflationary pressures persist, said Goh Chok Tong, the chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, in the institution's latest annual report.
RBA looking to lower rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia has reiterated that it will soon cut its key rate, now at a 12-year high, on signs that high borrowing costs are now curbing domestic demand.
US inflation and unemployment to rise: poll
US economic growth in 2008 will be slower than in 2007, with inflation staying high and unemployment rising, according to a survey of participants at the Chicago Fed's annual Automotive Outlook Symposium.
Peru to be an economic success story
The probability that Peru becomes an economic success story in the next ten years is very high, says a new paper from the Central Bank of Peru.
Papua New Guinea: monetary tightening ahead
The Bank of Papua New Guinea will adopt a tightening monetary policy stance for the remainder of 2008, according to the central bank's latest monetary policy statement.
New Jersey fifth in mortgage foreclosures
New Jersey ranks fifth among states for the proportion of subprime mortgages in foreclosure, finds a new article from the New York Federal Reserve.
Trinidad and Tobago - Annual Report 2007
Trinidad and Tobago's external position remained robust as a result of high energy prices, with a current account surplus estimated at 20% of GDP, reveals the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago's latest annual report.