International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Global current account balance to narrow, IMF says
Weakening commodity prices have stripped energy-exporting countries of their surpluses
Ukraine’s governor on central banking as war endures
The NBU’s Andriy Pyshnyy speaks about the need for investment and reform amid labour shortages, securing war-risk insurance and Ukrainian funding from Russia’s frozen assets
Malaysia’s Rasheed expects a “bumpy road” for EM currencies
Governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says BNM will intervene if needed ahead of future Fed cut; rules out capital controls but has encouraged institutions to repatriate earnings
Armenia receives support from IMF as inflation turns positive
Central bank carries out ninth consecutive cut but says inflationary pressures remain low
Expanded IMF mandate presents ‘serious’ challenges, review finds
Independent review finds staff have been overstretched by work on climate, gender and technology
Ukraine’s central bank is reforming during wartime, governor says
NBU is strengthening insurance and investment, Pyshnyy tells summer meetings
African states should end fixed exchange rates, IMF official says
More credibility on monetary policy is best cure for “fear of floating”, Selassie argues
IMF’s Gopinath calls for international trade co-operation
US-China tensions have redirected trade flows, deputy director says
People: April to June 2024
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
IMF says Iceland’s path is clear to easing rates
Housing and bank supervision remain a concern and central bank independence needs safeguards
Growth to slow in Asia-Pacific this year, IMF says
Fund cites ageing populations and lower productivity
Politics and economics drive swap line decisions – IMF paper
Financial and trade links as well as political reasons affect decision-making, authors say
‘Stretched’ bond markets vulnerable to instability – IMF
Expectations of soft landing have compressed spreads and could lead to sudden repricing, report says
Central banks need caution in easing policy, IMF says
World Economic Outlook says most indicators still point to soft landing
Pakistan repays bonds worth $1bn as it seeks fresh IMF loan
Debt-stricken country looks to secure about $6 billion in loans
IMF appoints Georgieva for a second term
Unilateral decision comes three years after “Doing Business” controversy
Low growth threatens to reverse living standards – IMF
AI will drive growth but also increase inequalities, fund says
IMF officials warn cyber risks are growing
Systemic and third-party cyber risks pose threats to central banks and firms
RBI keeps interest rates flat as food prices raise concerns
Food inflation could "unhinge" anchoring of inflation expectations, governor says
Banknotes: January to March 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Digital money could boost Pacific island economies – IMF research
Loss of correspondent banking relationships may be offset by digital money infrastructure