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HKMA Quarterly Bulletin, September 2006
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published the September 2006 issue of its Quarterly Bulletin on 21 September. The Bulletin includes the article 'Hong Kong's business cycle synchronisation with Mainland China and the US'.
Central Bank of Lesotho - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Lesotho's Annual Report 2005, the Lesotho economy was projected to grow at a rate of 1.2 per cent in 2005 compared with 3.1 per cent realised in the previous year.
ECB report on interest rate differences
The European Central Bank published a report on differences in MFI interest rates across euro area countries on 20 September. In the report the ECB said interest rates charged by banks vary widely between euro zone countries.
Bank of England Inflation Attitudes Survey, Sep 06
The Bank of England published its September 2006 Inflation Attitudes Survey on Monday 18 September. Britons' expectations of future inflation steadied in August, but were still way above the Bank of England's 2.0 percent inflation target.
Bank of Japan - Annual Review 2006
According to the Bank of Japan's Annual Review 2006, in fiscal year 2005, Japan's economy continued to recover.
Central Bank of Jordan - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Jordan's Annual Report 2005, the Jordanian economy successfully achieved a high growth rate in real GDP, reaching 7.2%.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, August 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its August 2006 Monthly Report on 14 September. The report said the German economy is likely to improve further this year after strengthening significantly since January, while it warned that…
National Bank of Kazakhstan - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Kazakhstan's Annual Report 2005, real GDP growth in 2005 was 9.4 percent.
RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement, September 2006
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand published its September 2006 Monetary Policy Statement on 14 September. The report said the New Zealand economy continues to show resilience.
IMF World Economic Outlook, September 2006
The International Monetary Fund published its World Economic Outlook September 2006 on 14 September. In the report the IMF raised its forecast for global economic growth while warning that inflation, oil prices and the U.S. housing slowdown threaten the…
Reserve Bank of India - Annual Report 2005-2006
According to the Reserve Bank of India's Annual Report 2005-2006, inflation pressures remain as state-controlled local fuel prices have not kept pace with global crude prices.
IMF Global Financial Stability Report, Sep 2006
The International Monetary Fund published its Global Financial Stability Report for September 2006 on 12 September. In the report the IMF warned that the risks of a global slowdown had increased due to higher interest rates, surging oil prices and an…
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, September 2006
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its September 2006 monthly report on Tuesday 12 September. In the report the BOJ maintained its bullish assessment of the nation's economy, citing brisk capital investment and rising production.
International Journal of Central Banking, Sep 06
The September 2006 issue of the International Journal of Central Banking was published on Monday 11 September. The latest edition includes the article "Intrinsic and inherited inflation persistence".
Reserve Bank of Australia - Annual Report 2006
The Reserve Bank of Australia's Annual Report 2006, published Tuesday 12 September, said the RBA has given the federal government a $1.5 billion payout as its assets under management topped $100 billion, the report said.
National Bank of Georgia - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Georgia's Annual Report 2005, the Georgian economy showed a rather high rate of growth in 2005.
Philadelphia Fed Business Review, 3rd Quarter 2006
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia published its Business Review for the Third Quarter 2006 on 8 September. The latest issue contains an article which reviews inflation targeting in developed countries.
BIS Quarterly Review, September 2006
The Bank for International Settlements published its September 2006 Quarterly Review on Monday 11 September. The report said Asian central banks which have intervened to limit currency strength may be forced to raise interest rates or let their…
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Bulletin, Sep 2006
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand published the September 2006 issue of its Bulletin on 8 September. To mark the opening of the Reserve Bank museum, the first article in the Bulletin looks at the events leading to the establishment of the Reserve Bank in…
Federal Reserve Board - Beige Book, September 2006
The Federal Reserve published its September 2006 Beige Book survey on 6 September. The U.S. economy grew overall from mid-July to late August, according to the report.
ECB Monthly Bulletin, September 2006
The European Central Bank published its September 2006 Monthly Bulletin on Thursday 7 September. In the report the ECB said it expects to make further increases in interest rates if the euro zone economic recovery continues.
Fed Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, Sep/Oct 2006
The latest edition of the St Louis Fed's Review for Sep/Oct 2006 includes the article 'Do Inflation Targeters Outperform Non-targeters?' The article says ten years of empirical studies of inflation targeting have not uncovered clear evidence that…
St Louis Fed's Central Banker, Fall 2006
The St. Louis Fed has published the Fall 2006 edition of its Central Banker magazine. In the article "More district banks choose the Fed as their regulator" Julie Stackhouse, senior vice president, Banking Supervision and Regulation asks bankers and…
Central Bank of Ireland, Quarterly Bulletin 3/2006
The Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland has published its Third Quarterly Bulletin for 2006. According to the Bulletin, growth prospects for the domestic economy remain positive.