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ECB publishes SIPS report
On 31 May 2006, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) approved the "Business continuity oversight expectations for systemically important payment systems (SIPS)" report (published Friday 9 June).
RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement, June 2006
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand published its June 2006 Monetary Policy Statement on 8 June. The report said that recent economic activity has been weaker than projected in the March Monetary Policy Statement. However, the short-term inflation outlook…
New York Fed's Economic Policy Review, May 2006
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has published the May 2006 edition of its Economic Policy Review. The latest edition includes the article "Trading risk, market liquidity, and convergence trading in the interest rate swap spread".
National Bank of Austria - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Austria's Annual Report 2005, Austria's real GDP grew by 1.9% in 2005, mainly fuelled by strengthened exports and the dynamic development of the industrial sector.
Norges Bank Financial Stability Report No.1, 2006
The central bank of Norway, Norges Bank, published its twice yearly Financial Stability Report 1/2006 on 6 June. The overall outlook for financial stability is considered to be satisfactory, said deputy governor of Norges Bank Jarle Bergo.
Norges Bank's Annual Report on payment systems 05
Changes in the use of different payment instruments have resulted in a further increase in the efficiency of the Norwegian payment system, said Deputy Governor Jarle Bergo when he presented the Annual Report on Payment Systems at a press conference on 31…
St Louis Fed's Central Banker, Summer 2006
The St. Louis Fed has published the Summer 2006 edition of its Central Banker magazine. In the article "Our strategic direction: The big picture" First Vice President Dave Sapenaro shares where the Bank is headed.
Central Bank of Iceland, Financial Stability 2006
According to the Central Bank of Iceland's Financial Stability report 2006, the overall findings of the previous report are unchanged, but more challenging waters clearly lie ahead.
Danmarks Nationalbank, Financial Stability 2006
Denmark's central bank published its Financial Stability report for 2006 on Friday 2 June. According to the report, Denmark is currently enjoying favourable economic conditions.
Sveriges Riksbank, Financial Stability Report 1:06
Sweden's central bank, the Sveriges Riksbank, published its first Financial Stability Report for 2006 on 31 May. The prospects of the financial system managing potential shocks are good, according to the report.
ECB's Financial Stability Review, June 2006
The European Central Bank published its June 2006 Financial Stability Review on 1 June. In the report the ECB said an abrupt unwinding of the US current account deficit could put sharp downward pressure on the dollar and lead to a rise in US long-term…
Fed Reserve Bank of Dallas - Annual Report 2005
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas's Annual Report 2005 includes the essay "Racing to the top: How global competition disciplines public policy." All over the world, consumers are getting more of what they buy from other countries. Since 1987, exports…
Bank of Canada Review, Spring 2006
The Bank of Canada published its Review for Spring 2006 on 25 May. The Review includes the article 'Global imbalances - Just how dangerous?' which provides a guide to the major issues and controversies involved in the debate.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority - Annual Report 2005
According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Annual Report 2005, Hong Kong enjoyed robust economic growth in 2005, following a strong and broad-based recovery in 2004.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Monetary Policy Review
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Monetary Policy Review for May 2006, both exports and imports expanded further in March 2006 with imports growing at a faster rate mainly due to the increase in the petroleum imports.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Annual Report 05
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Annual Report 2005, the 2005 hurricane season made an indelible mark on the Southeast.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index, April 2006
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for April 2006, published 18 May, was +0.38 in April, up slightly from +0.35 in March.
Central Bank of Aruba - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Aruba's Annual Report 2004, the recovery of the world economy had a positive influence on the Aruban economic performance.
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, May 2006
According to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Survey, May 2006, business activity increased slightly. However, indicators for new orders, shipments, and employment were down from their readings in April.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Annual Report 2005, Sri Lanka's economy demonstrated its resilience once again in 2005 by growing at a rate of 6 per cent, exceeding expectations in the immediate aftermath of the tsunami disaster of 2004.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, April 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its April 2006 Monthly Report on 22 May. The report said booming exports are expected to continue to drive Germany's economic improvement.
Central Bank of Armenia - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Armenia's Annual Report 2004, during 2004, key macroeconomic indicators, such as components of aggregate supply and demand, deviated considerably from projected levels.
OECD Economic Outlook, May 2006
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development published its Economic Outlook report for May 2006 on 23 May. In the report the OECD said the European Central Bank should only raise interest rates gradually, once there is clear evidence that…
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, May 2006
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its May 2006 monthly report on Tuesday 23 May. In the report the BOJ left its economic assessment unchanged, but reiterated that the economy is recovering steadily.