Opinion
FOMC can stick again unless data changes
Without changes in economic data, the Federal Open Market Committee can leave US interest rates alone next month too, and may as well issue the same statement too, says John Berry of Bloomberg in this article published Thursday 10 May.
King and Co should do nothing either
According to this article from Bloomberg published Wednesday 9 May, there are plenty of reasons for the Bank of England to do nothing Thursday.
Bernanke and Co should do nothing
According to this article from John Berry at Bloomberg, published Friday 4 May, Federal Reserve officials will not change interest rates Wednesday amid conflicting evidence about where the US economy is headed.
Wolfowitz still flying high, but now out of fuel
According to this article published Tuesday 8 May by the LA Times, the latest goings on at the World Bank are all designed with one thing in mind, as Paul Wolfowitz stays put as president.
Europe's central banks offloading gold
According to this article published Thursday 3 May by FMarena, with European central banks selling gold heavily recently, they might actually sell up to their quota.
Bank of England has much to discuss next week
With the Bank of England looking certain to raise UK interest rates next week, this article from Reuters, published Friday 4 May, looks at the main factors the MPC will be discussing.
Could Japan see a return to deflation?
After Japan's battle to emerge from deflation, this article from Bloomberg, published Monday 30 April, wonders if the country may be about to return to it.
Christodoulou leaves Cyprus in better shape
According to this article from the Financial Mirror, published Wednesday 2 May, Christodoulos Christodoulou, the outgoing governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, will be remembered for more than getting banks into shape, he also shored up confidence in…
Did Gambler Greenspan just get lucky?
Alan Greenspan is widely recognised as the world's greatest ever central banker, but according to research from the ECB referred to in this article from The Herald, published Tuesday 1 May, his success probably has more to do with luck than skill.
Is Bernanke wrong on inflation?
According to this article from Bloomberg on Monday 30 April, a housing slump in the US may drive the US economy into recession, prompting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
Failed bank rescue plan will impact on Basel II
This article from Chase Cooper, published Monday 30 April, asks whether the killing off of the Ecofin plan for rescuing failed banks will have implications for Basel II.
BoE's inflation-targeting under scrutiny
According to this article from Bloomberg, published Monday 30 April, surging UK property prices are throwing into question the inflation-targeting approach of the Bank of England.
Race to succeed Canada's Dodge underway
According to this article from Bloomberg, published Thursday 26 April, potential successors to David Dodge at the Bank of Canada will include Paul Jenkins and Tiff Macklem as well as some external candidates named in the press.
Regulators must be watched on bank bids
According to this article published by the Financial Times on Friday 27 April, the powers of financial supervisors should be checked on bank bids or they are likely to impose obstacles to such deals.
Mauritius moves monetary policy into modern era
According to this article from the Mauritius Times, published Friday 27 April, the decision by the Bank of Mauritius to set up a Monetary Policy Committee should be welcomed as a move away from the Middle Ages of central banking.
Alice in Wonderland riddles not for Dodge
As David Dodge says he will not seek a second term as governor of the Bank of Canada (see our other item on this today), this article from Reuters, published Thursday 26 April, says he was a central banker of refreshing clarity and gained the markets'…
Gono is the only ace in Zimbabwe's house of cards
As Zimbabwe's collapse goes from worse to worse with record inflation and a wrecked economy, this article from New Zimbabwe, published Monday 23 April, says only Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono holds the key to Zimbabwe's recovery.
Zhou Xiaochuan, the one million dollar man
What can you do in one minute? Add $1 million to China's currency reserves, according to this recent article from Bloomberg. 'Simply stunning,' according to one economist who predicts big problems if things don't change.
Interview with Dallas Fed's Fisher
In an interview with USA Today, published Monday 23 April, Dallas Fed president Richard Fisher says gaining a better knowledge of globalisation may help the Fed tackle inflation.
Is Reddy ready to raise rates?
With inflation rising in India, this article from Moneycontrol asks whether the Reserve Bank of India will tighten policy when it meets on Tuesday 24 April.
Is the IADB becoming irrelevant?
Alternative lenders could make the Inter-American Development Bank increasingly obsolete if it does not find a niche for itself, this article from Latin America Press published Monday 23 April says.
King finally writes his 'Dear Gordon' letter
Bank of England governor Mervyn King had to explain to UK chancellor Gordon Brown this week why inflation had exceeded the bank's target. This article by John Berry of Bloomberg looks at King's failure to be boring.
Dutch intervention is a central banking mistake
According to this article published Thursday 19 April by The Telegraph, it is rather odd for the Dutch central bank to release a statement on the ABN Amro break-up bid.