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BoJ Outlook for economic activity & prices, Oct 06
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its October 2006 Outlook for economic activity and prices report on 1 November. In the report the BOJ kept to its stance that it will raise interest rates gradually, warning of the risk that very low…
Bank of Mongolia - Annual Report 2005
According to the Bank of Mongolia's Annual Report 2005, preliminary estimates put real economic growth in the reporting year at 6.2 percent.
National Bank of Poland - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Poland's Annual Report 2005, in 2005, the National Bank of Poland continued internal reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and security of operations, and the reduction of general expense.
Bank of Portugal - Annual Report 2005
According to the Bank of Portugal's Annual Report 2005, in 2005 developments in the Portuguese economy were marked by subdued growth, employment stagnation and an increase in the unemployment rate.
Sveriges Riksbank Inflation Report, No. 3 2006
Sweden's central bank, the Sveriges Riksbank, published its Third Inflation Report for 2006 on 26 October. According to the report, over the coming years, UND1X inflation is expected to continue to rise as a result of increasing costs as economic…
Chicago Fed National Activity Index, September 06
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for September 2006, published 25 October, was -0.51 in September, down from -0.06 in August. Three of the four broad categories of indicators in the index made negative contributions.
ECB report on EU banking structures
The European Central Bank (ECB) published its annual report on EU banking structures on Thursday 26 October. The report, which has been published each year since 2002, reviews the main structural developments in the EU banking sector in 2005 and until…
ECB report on supervisory structures
The European Central Bank's "Recent developments in supervisory structures in EU and acceding countries" report finds that at EU level, the period 2003-06 was characterised by an intensified effort to strengthen cooperation among supervisory authorities.
Croatian National Bank - Annual Report 2005
According to the Croatian National Bank's Annual Report 2005, macroeconomic developments in 2005 were characterised by an acceleration of economic growth.
Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report, Oct 2006
The Bank of Canada released its October 2006 Monetary Policy Report on 19 October. The latest report says the Canadian economy is judged to be operating just above its production capacity.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, September 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its September 2006 Monthly Report on 17 October. The report said German banks may not be able to match 2005 profit levels this year in the wake of rising uncertainties in the capital markets.
RBNZ and The Treasury release conference book
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and The Treasury released a book entitled "Testing stabilisation policy limits in a small open economy" on Monday 16 October. The book contains the proceedings of a conference held in Wellington on June 12th this year.
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, October 2006
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its October 2006 monthly report on Tuesday 17 October. In the report the BOJ stood by its previous assessment of the economy, saying it is expanding moderately, while deflationary pressure is easing.
Bank of Finland, Financial Stability, 2005
According to the Bank of Finland's Financial Stability report 2005, the year was a sound and reliable one for the financial system in Finland, as much as for financial systems internationally.
National Bank of Belarus - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Belarus' Annual Report 2005, the economic situation in 2005, on the whole, was characterized by high rates of growth of GDP, and production of goods and services in most industries of the economy.
National Bank of Azerbaijan - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Azerbaijan's Annual Report 2005, in 2005 the country's economy was characterized by a high growth rate of GDP, production and non-production investments.
Federal Reserve Board - Beige Book, October 2006
The Federal Reserve published its October 2006 Beige Book survey on 12 October. Half of the Fed's 12 districts reported moderate or mixed economic growth in September, while four noted stronger growth, according to the report.
Bank of Finland Bulletin 2/2006
According to the Bank of Finland's Bulletin 2/2006, strong growth both in the world economy and domestically provides a solid base for stability in the Finnish financial system.
Central Bank of Armenia - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Armenia's Annual Report 2005, during 2005 the overall macroeconomic environment changed considerably due to both real sector developments and government policy measures.
ECB Monthly Bulletin, October 2006
The European Central Bank published its October 2006 Monthly Bulletin on Thursday 12 October. In the report the ECB said eurozone consumer spending is likely to make an increasing contribution to GDP growth in the coming quarters.
Central Bank of Ireland, Quarterly Bulletin 4/2006
The Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland has published its Fourth Quarterly Bulletin for 2006. According to the Bulletin, against a generally favourable international background, the prospects for the domestic economy remain positive.
Central Bank of Yemen - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Yemen's Annual Report 2005, GDP growth accelerated from 3.9% in 2004 to 4.6% in 2005.
RBA Payments System Board Annual Report 2006
According to the Reserve Bank of Australia's Payments System Board Annual Report 2006, while the use of both credit and debit cards has increased substantially over the past decade, the timing of growth has differed.
Danmarks Nationalbank, Monetary Review 3rd Q 2006
The Danmarks Nationalbank's Monetary Review for the Third Quarter 2006, published 9 October, said the Danish economy is in a significant upswing.