Central Bank of Paraguay
Paraguay continues rate hikes despite economic contraction
Central bank raises policy rate for 11th month in a row, as GDP growth falls
Rates round-up: Israel surprises with larger hike
Central banks in Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, Paraguay and Jamaica also tighten policy
Paraguay legislative committee rejects crypto law
The central bank issued strong objections to the law, which passed the upper house in December
Paraguay raises interest rates by 50bp
Central bank makes ninth hike in a row as inflation reaches double digits
Paraguay legislators clash with central bank over secrecy rules
Legislators considering changes to central bank law
Argentina orders 200bp rate increase, to 44.5%
Tighter monetary policy is in line with IMF deal, while neighbour Paraguay makes 50bp hike
Paraguay continues slower tightening as inflation rebounds
MPC orders second 25bp hike, after 450bp in increases in late 2021
Paraguayan policy-makers weigh inflation against drought and pandemic
Monetary policy committee opts for smaller rate hike as economy faces difficult outlook
Paraguay orders third 125bp hike
Central bank cites inflationary pressures and says monetary policy is still “accommodative”
Paraguay continues tightening with second 125bp hike
Inflation rises far above 4% target, reaching 7.6% in October
Paraguay’s MPC hikes rates by 125 basis points
Country follows Chile with unexpectedly large tightening as inflation continues to rise
People: Portugal reappoints board member two years late
Second woman to join Paraguay board; Central Bank of Russia appoints government official to lead financial ombudsman; and more
Paraguay’s central bank raises rates to 1.5%
MPC says monetary policy normalisation should continue in wake of rising inflation
Taiwan and Paraguay central banks sign co-operation agreement
Paraguay is only South American state to recognise Taiwan government instead of Beijing
Paraguay raises rates as start of ‘gradual normalisation’
Country is latest in Latin America to tighten policy, alongside Brazil, Uruguay and Peru
Police search Paraguay central bank
“Fifa-gate” investigations into embezzlement lead special AML unit to execute warrant
IMF staff suggest changes to Paraguyan supervision
Report calls for new pension fund supervisor and better supervision of non-banks
Federal Reserve joins NGFS
Seven other organisations join as Trump defeat frees Fed to join green network
Paraguay cuts rates to 0.75%
Economic activity declined significantly in April, central bank reports
Argentina and Paraguay approve cross-border payments
All members of Mercosur trading bloc now have bilateral cross-border payments accords
Paraguay central bank cuts rates on weak growth and inflation
Trade tensions and looser policies in advanced economies open opportunity to stimulate economy
People: New chief operating officer appointed at the Fed
Patrick McClanahan returns to US central bank to take up COO post; former Central Bank of Ireland chief dies; and more
Paraguay cuts rates on global instability
Central bank reduces interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75%
People: Rajan keeps options open on BoE top job
Rajan leaves open possibility of taking on BoE governorship; Al Hamidy reappointed at Arab Monetary Fund; government observer joins RBNZ MPC meetings; and more