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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.
St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, October 2006
The St Louis Fed's Regional Economist for October 2006 includes the article 'Can we continue to satisfy our appetite for electricity?' 'Predatory lending laws linked to income inequality,' and 'Adding up the economic effects of immigration'.
Central Bank of the UAE - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates Annual Report 2005, gross domestic product grew by 8.2% in 2005.
Bank of Canada, Business Outlook Survey, Autumn 06
The Bank of Canada published its Autumn 2006 Business Outlook Survey on 6 October, saying that overall, businesses continue to be positive about the economic outlook.
Central Bank of Tunisia - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Tunisia's Annual Report 2005, growth in gross domestic product rose by 4.2% in real terms in 2005, compared to 6% the year before and 5.6% in 2003.
Bank of Thailand - Annual Report 2005
According to the Bank of Thailand's Annual Report 2005, in 2005, Thailand's economic growth slowed down from the previous year.
Central Bank of China (Taiwan) - Annual Report 05
According to the Central Bank of China's Annual Report 2005, Taiwan's economy slowed down in the first half of 2005 and regained momentum in the second half of the year.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Annual Report 2006
According to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Annual Report 2006, the last year had been particularly challenging, with monetary policy having to contend with more persistent oil price increases and stronger economic activity than anticipated.
National Bank of Serbia - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Serbia's Annual Report 2005, the overall economic activity continued trending up in 2005, with higher-than-forecast inflation, partial reduction of high foreign trade and current account deficits.
National Bank of Romania - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Romania's Annual Report 2005, the year 2005 stands out by the numerous challenges the National Bank had to deal with in formulating and implementing its monetary policy.
Central Bank of Peru - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Peru's Annual Report 2005, a positive macroeconomic performance characterized the Peruvian economy in 2005.
Bank of the Netherlands Antilles- Annual Report 05
According to the Bank of the Netherlands Antilles' Annual Report 2005, the pace of growth of the Netherlands Antillean economy accelerated to 1.5% in 2005, following a rise of 1.1% in 2004.
RBA Financial Stability Review, September 2006
The Reserve Bank of Australia published the September 2006 edition of its Financial Stability Review on Thursday 28 September. Household balance sheets are in reasonable shape despite recent interest rate hikes, according to the latest Review.
Bank Al Maghrib - Annual Report 2005
According to the Bank Al Maghrib's Annual Report 2005, at the national level, economic growth continued in Morocco, albeit at a less sustained rate.
Bank of Mexico - Annual Report 2005
According to the Bank of Mexico's Annual Report 2005, economic growth was unbalanced among the economic sectors in 2005.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index, August 2006
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for August 2006, published 21 September, was -0.18 in August, down from -0.07 in July. Two of the four broad categories of indicators in the index made negative contributions.
National Bank of Macedonia - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Macedonia's Annual Report 2005, 2005 is considered to be one of the more successful years in the transitional history of the Macedonian economy.