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Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report, Apr 2007
The Bank of Canada released its April 2007 Monetary Policy Report on 26 April. The latest report says growth of the Canadian economy has been essentially in line with the Bank's expectations.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority - Annual Report 2006
According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Annual Report 2006, the exchange and money markets continued to be stable throughout the year despite record fund flows related to initial public offerings and speculation about the effect on the Hong Kong…
Bank of England Financial Stability Report, Apr 07
The Bank of England published its latest Financial Stability Report for April 2007 on Thursday 26 April. The report said the U.K.'s financial stability is facing a greater threat than it did in July from low corporate lending rates and growth in markets…
Federal Reserve Board - Beige Book, April 2007
The Federal Reserve published its April 2007 Beige Book survey on Wednesday 25 April. The report said there were few signs of a pickup in the U.S. economy in the early days of the second quarter.
Central Bank of Liberia - Annual Report 2006
According to the Central Bank of Liberia's Annual Report 2006, the economic outlook for the country seems bright and favorable because of the consolidation of peace and the economic reform measures that are being designed.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index, March 2007
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for March 2007, published 23 April, was +0.01 in March, up from -0.11 in February.
European Central Bank - Annual Report 2006
According to the European Central Bank's Annual Report 2006, in 2006 the euro area economy expanded robustly.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, March 2007
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its March 2007 Monthly Report on Friday 20 April. The report said the German economy continued to grow at a robust pace in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, Apr 2007
According to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's April 2007 Business Outlook Survey, activity in the region's manufacturing sector was basically unchanged again this month.
National Payment System South Africa 95 to 05
The National Payment System Department of the South African Reserve Bank published a document on Wednesday 18 April entitled The National Payment System in South Africa - 1995 to 2005.
ECB Monthly Bulletin, April 2007
The European Central Bank published its April 2007 Monthly Bulletin on Thursday 19 April. In the report the ECB said monetary policy remains on the "accommodative side", with key ECB interest rates moderate and ample liquidity in the euro area.
Central Bank of Ireland, Quarterly Bulletin 2/2007
The Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland has published its Second Quarterly Bulletin for 2007. According to the Bulletin, price increases are set to continue due to the economy's dependence on imported oil and the poor performance of…
Bank of Canada, Business Outlook Survey, Spring 07
The Bank of Canada published its Spring 2007 Business Outlook Survey on 16 April. Overall, businesses remain positive about the economic outlook, the report said.
Risk measurement and systemic risk
The European Central Bank on 11 April published proceedings from the Fourth Joint Central Bank Research Conference on Risk Measurement and Systemic Risk which took place at the ECB in Frankfurt on 8 and 9 November 2005.
Sveriges Riksbank Economic Review, No 1 2007
The Sveriges Riksbank published its Economic Review No 1 2007 on Wednesday 4 April. The latest edition includes the article "The role of academics in monetary policy: a study of Swedish inflation targeting".
IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2007
The International Monetary Fund published its World Economic Outlook April 2007 on 11 April. In the report the IMF said the European Central Bank should raise interest rates again this summer, and further tightening moves may also be necessary after that.
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, April 2007
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its April 2007 monthly report on Thursday 12 April. In the report the BOJ left its assessment of economic and financial developments unchanged in April, saying the economy will continue to expand…
IMF Global Financial Stability Report, Apr 2007
The International Monetary Fund published its Global Financial Stability Report for April 2007 on 10 April. In the report the IMF said the stability of the global financial system is being bolstered by favourable economic conditions, but some financial…
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2006
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Annual Report 2006, Sri Lanka continued on an economic expansion path in 2006 demonstrating its sustained resilience recording a 7.4 per cent growth rate.
Sveriges Riksbank - Annual Report 2006
According to the Sveriges Riksbank's Annual Report 2006, the year saw a positive outcome for nearly all areas of the business.
Central Bank of Iceland - Annual Report 2006
According to the Central Bank of Iceland's Annual Report 2006, in 2006 the Icelandic economy was characterised by imbalances on a greater scale than for many years.
Bank of Canada - Annual Report 2006
According to the Bank of Canada's Annual Report 2006, over the past year, global economic forces continued to necessitate considerable adjustment across regions and sectors of the Canadian economy.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, Mar 2007
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand published the March 2007 issue of its Bulletin on 30 March. In the Bulletin the Reserve Bank presents a framework for considering how fiscal policy affects the wider economy, an important issue for monetary policy.
St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, April 2007
The St Louis Fed's Regional Economist for April 2007 includes the article 'Growth in Asia spurs oil price increases'. The rapid growth in China and India has led to an increase in demand for oil, which, in turn, has driven up prices. After adjusting for…