Federal Reserve System
Romer and Romer ask ‘does monetary policy matter?’ – again
Study based on “narrative approach” predicts major impact from recent Fed tightening
Above-target inflation main risk for reserve managers
Central banks rank geopolitical tensions as the second most pressing risk in 2023
CBDC could increase financial instability, Fed’s Bowman warns
Retail CBDC would not improve payments or financial inclusion, she says
Immigration decline hurts growth and inflation prospects – Fed research
Dallas Fed VP says “absolutely” a link between low immigration and rising inflation
Stagnant US bank numbers ‘concerning’ – Fed’s Bowman
Governor argues regulation be loosened for bank formation, not tightened for mergers
Federal Reserve denies FedNow is a CBDC
Online sources post disinformation on payment system as anti-CBDC sentiment grows
US CPI falls to lowest level since May 2021
FOMC members hint at different views on next monetary policy decision
BSP governor says Fed should be ‘more caring’
But Felipe Medalla says Philippines accepts reality of having to react to US monetary policy
US banks still vulnerable to interest rate risk, IMF warns
“Supervisory lapses” appeared to be a factor in recent collapses, as many institutions remain exposed
Boston Fed expands programme to get people back into work
FedNow created high demand for IT roles, which sparked programme’s inception
Fed’s Cook says monetary policy is now restrictive
PCE and core PCE inflation both fall as Cook argues tight banking conditions could ease path
US regulators fine Wells Fargo for aiding sanctions-busting
Fed and Treasury say bank failed to halt client channelling funds to Iran, Syria and Sudan
A troubling trilemma
Central banks need to tread a fine line as they serve as the economy’s police, fire brigade and paramedics
SVB collapse threatened banks across the US – Fed’s Barr
“Full extent” of bank’s vulnerability was not clear to supervisors until the run, vice-chair admits
Fed details Custodia rejection decision
Decision says Wyoming firm has deficient management and risky business model
Fed’s Bullard revises rate projection upward
Policy-maker says bank stress likely to fade but inflation fight continues
Banknotes: January to March 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
People: January to March 2023
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Fed raises rates 25bp and signals possible halt soon
Credit tightening may substitute for further rate hikes, Powell says
Yellen flags ‘contagious bank run’ risk
US Treasury secretary pledges small banks will gain 100% deposit insurance if needed
FedNow set to launch in July
Onboarding to instant payment system begins in April, followed by production validation
Central banks step up dollar liquidity support
But initial auction results show little evidence of pressure on dollar funding
What are the systemic lessons of SVB?
Philip Turner says the collapse of SVB reveals deeper issues than many have realised
SNB to lend up to $54 billion to Credit Suisse
Swiss central bank and supervisory authority say bank meets capital requirements