Opinion
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.
Are central bankers powerless?
This article from MoneyWeek, published Monday 16 April, asks whether central bank activity is doomed to failure.
Cyprus championing corporate governance
This comment piece from the Financial Mirror looks at the two day conference in Nicosia, which brought together 130 delegates top discuss corporate governance issues.
India's infrastructure could benefit from reserves
According to this article from Rediff News, published Monday 16 April, India is looking at the idea of using foreign exchange reserves for infrastructure investment.
Fed says what it means -- No interest rate cut
According to this article published Friday 13 April by John Berry of Bloomberg, the Federal Reserve has shown over the last three weeks that communicating the finer points of monetary policy decisions isn't easy.
IMF struggles to find a role on the global stage
According to this article from The Times, published Tuesday 10 April, both the IMF and the G7 are becoming outdated and toothless bodies as the world economic landscape is transformed by the rise of China, India and Brazil.
Is single East Asian currency possible? Not now
According to this article from the Shanghai Daily, published Tuesday 10 April, it is not a realistic approach for East Asian countries to explore the possibility of a single currency.
Russia's central bank faces reform calls
According to this article published by The Times on Wednesday 4 April, the Russian finance ministry has met senior figures from the banking sector recently to discuss reforming the Bank of Russia.
Gloom at currency talks points to deep GCC rift
According to this article from Middle East Online, published Friday 5 April, Gulf central bankers are deeply divided as they meet to finalise details of monetary union plans.
Why Czechs must put Euro on the back-burner
In an interview with the Financial Times, published Tuesday 3 April, the Czech central bank governor warned public finances need to be brought under control if the country wants to join the euro.
The secret language of central bankers
According to this article by J. Bradford DeLong, published Tuesday 3 April by the Taipei Times, there seems to be general agreement today that the argument for talking in "Greenspanese" is essential for enabling central banks to ensure price stability no…
Supervisors must be professionals
According to this article by Jean Lemierre, published by The Banker, whether responsibility for banking supervision in the EU lies with national central banks or with separate agencies, it must be able to stand up to pressure.
Prepare for Chinese economic change
According to this article by Stephen Roach, published by MoneyWeek on Friday 30 March, China has no choice but to continue monetary tightening as it tries to bring its rapidly growing and unbalanced economy under control.
Central banks can't break gold link
According to this article published by Miningmx this week, gold holdings by central banks have declined to their lowest level in 60 years.
Putting Bernanke's testimony in perspective
According to this article from MarketWatch, published Wednesday 28 March, the Federal Reserve's announcement last week that it was adopting a neutral bias on interest rate policy could turn out to be a fairytale that doesn't come true.
Has the dollar met its date with destiny?
According to this article from MoneyWeek, published Monday 26 March, the dollars steady decline on the foreign exchange markets seems certain to gather momentum.
Fed's Mishkin said to fuel inflation target
According to an article from the Financial Times, published Monday 26 March, financial markets are likely to interpret Frederic Mishkin's recent speech (reported separately today) as further evidence that the Federal Reserve is stepping away from a…
India not ready for sustained growth?
According to an article from The Financial Express, 'YVR not ready for sustained growth?', published on Sunday 18 March, India has never had it so good, but current growth levels may not last too long.
Fed steps back from a tilt toward higher rates
According to this article from John Berry at Bloomberg, published Thursday 22 March, Federal Reserve officials have taken a small step toward a more balanced view of whether their next interest rate move would be up or down.