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BoJ Outlook for Economic Activity & Prices, Apr 07
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its April 2007 Outlook for economic activity and prices report on 1 May. In the report the BOJ said Japan's economy is likely to realise "sustainable growth under price stability."
Kansas City Fed's Main Street Economist, 1 2007
As strong ethanol demand fuels a sharp rise in crop prices, rural America is cautiously optimistic, according to the latest edition of the Kansas Fed's Main Street Economist report.
Central Bank of Malta - Annual Report 2006
According to the Central Bank of Malta's Annual Report 2006, the past year was marked by decisive progress towards the satisfaction of the Maastricht convergence criteria and the objective of an early adoption of the euro.
SARB Financial Stability Review, March 2007
The South African Reserve Bank published the March 2007 edition of its Financial Stability Review on 25 April. In its latest report the SARB said the South African financial system was assessed as sound, with overall confidence in the financial services…
Central Bank of Iceland, Financial Stability 07
The Central Bank of Iceland published its Financial Stability Report for 2007 on 25 April saying the crucial factor behind the Central Bank's assessment that the financial system is now more resilient to shocks is the banks' stronger liquidity and equity…
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.