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ECB says 265,000 counterfeit euro notes detected
The European Central Bank said Friday 12 January a total of 265,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were removed from circulation during the second half of last year.
Bank of Canada, Business Outlook Survey, Winter 07
The Bank of Canada published its Winter 2007 Business Outlook Survey on 8 January, on balance, businesses expect their sales over the next 12 months to increase at a rate slightly above that posted during the preceding 12 months.
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency - Annual Report 2005
According to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency's Annual Report 2005, the Saudi economy continued to record growth in all its sectors during 2005.
Kansas Fed's update to ATM and debit card guide
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City published the 2006 update to "A Guide to the ATM and Debit Card Industry" on 8 January. The three years since the original book was published have been a very dynamic time in the industry with a number of important…
Central Bank of Swaziland - Annual Report 05-06
According to the Central Bank of Swaziland's Annual Report 2005-2006, the expansion of economic activity slowed down in 2005 after growth of 2.1 percent in 2004.
Bank of Sudan - Annual Report 2005
According to the Bank of Sudan's Annual Report 2005, in the Sudan, the economy recorded a decline in the growth rate.
Central Bank of Russia - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Russia's Annual Report 2005, the macroeconomic situation in 2005 was characterised by rapid economic growth, which exceeded the official forecast for the year.
State Bank of Pakistan - Annual Report 2005-2006
According to the State Bank of Pakistan's Annual Report 2005-2006, Pakistan's economy turned in a strong performance in FY06 with real GDP growth of 6.6 percent.
Danmarks Nationalbank, Monetary Review 4th Q 2006
The Danmarks Nationalbank's Monetary Review for the Fourth Quarter 2006, published 20 December, said the Danish economy continues to boom, with strong growth in both domestic and external demand.
St Louis Fed's Central Banker, Winter 2006
The St. Louis Fed has published the Winter 2006 edition of its Central Banker magazine. In the article 'Anecdotal information makes raw data breathe' First VP Dave Sapenaro looks at the sources of information that inform Bank President Bill Poole when…
St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, January 2007
The St Louis Fed's Regional Economist for January 2007 includes the article 'The economics of eminent domain'. The forced sale of homes for private development usually results in a zero-sum gain and may actually hinder development in the area, economists…
Richmond Fed's Economic Quarterly, Fall 2006
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has published its Economic Quarterly for Fall 2006. The latest issue includes the article 'Changes in the size distribution of US banks: 1960-2005' which documents the large changes in the size distribution and size…
HKMA Quarterly Bulletin, December 2006
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has published the December 2006 issue of its Quarterly Bulletin. The Bulletin includes the article 'Financial integration in Asia' which shows that the level of regional integration of Asia's capital and banking markets…
Kansas City Fed's TEN, Winter 2007
The Winter 2007 issue of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's TEN takes a look at the way Americans save. It says that while rates are low, they might not be as dire as predicted.
Fed Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, Jan/Feb 2007
The latest edition of the St Louis Fed's Review for January/February 2007 includes the article 'Milton Friedman, 1912-2006: Some personal reflections.' This article by William Poole says that the recent articles on Milton did not adequately emphasize an…
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, Dec 2006
According to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's December 2006 Business Outlook Survey, overall economic conditions in the region's manufacturing sector declined slightly in December. Indicators for general activity, new orders, and unfilled…
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, December 2006
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its December 2006 monthly report on Thursday 21 December. In the report the BOJ said the economy continues to expand moderately although growth in consumer spending has been modest.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index, November 2006
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for November 2006, published 21 December, was -0.26 in November, slightly up from -0.30 in October. All of the four broad categories of indicators in the index made negative contributions.
Maldives Monetary Authority - Annual Report 2005
According to the Maldives Monetary Authority's Annual Report 2005, the tsunami that struck the Maldives in 2004 has devastated the economy and the full economic impact of the disaster was felt in 2005 with real economic growth decelerating to negative 5…
ECB Research Bulletin, December 2006
The European Central Bank launched a new regular publication on 20 December: the Research Bulletin. The edition includes an article on central bank communication by Michael Ehrmann.
Central Bank of Kuwait - Annual Report 2005-2006
According to the Central Bank of Kuwait's Annual Report 2005-2006, the CBK continued its efforts aimed at boosting competition among the banking and financial system units during the fiscal year, by allowing foreign banks to open branches in the State of…
ECB report on accounting standards
The European Central Bank (ECB) on 19 December published a report entitled "Assessment of accounting standards from a financial stability perspective" prepared by the ESCB Banking Supervision Committee.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, November 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its November 2006 Monthly Report on Thursday 14 December. The report said euro- zone interest rates are still very low and inflation risks persist despite a recent drop in the inflation rate.
Sveriges Riksbank Economic Review 3rd Quarter 2006
The Sveriges Riksbank published its Economic Review for the 3rd Quarter 2006 on Monday 18 December. The latest edition includes the article "Who is paying for the IMF?."