International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Oil and growth in the Republic of Congo
This IMF Working Paper investigates the linkages between oil and growth in Congo, where there appears to be no evidence of direct spillover effects.
IMF paper on debt in emerging market crises
The IMF Working Paper "The level and composition of public sector debt in emerging market crises" examines the evolution of public sector debt levels and structures in 12 emerging market countries around the time of financial crises.
World Bank sees China economy slowing
The World Bank said on Tuesday 15 August that China's economy is likely to slow slightly over the rest of the year and Beijing will probably wait to see the impact of current tightening steps before deciding if more are needed.
Being relevant may be IMF's mission impossible
According to this article from Bloomberg, published Wednesday 9 August, several years of global calm have left the IMF with a relevance problem.
IMF paper on the management of oil wealth
The IMF Working Paper "Management of oil wealth under the permanent income hypothesis: The case of Sao Tome and Principe" documents the protracted process of shaping the rules governing oil operations in Sao Tome and Principe.
A contrasting tale of two central bankers
According to the article "From Poland to Japan: a contrasting tale of two central bankers" from The Japan Times, published Monday 7 August, Poland's new leaders look set to concentrate the entire spectrum of financial supervisory powers in the prime…
IMF's Rato on the Fund's Medium-Term Strategy
In the speech 'Progress in implementing the Fund's Medium-Term Strategy' given on 3 August Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said the International Monetary Fund's relationship with Japan is one of its most important.
IMF to give emerging economies votes
Managing director Rodrigo Rato said the International Monetary Fund is ready to give emerging economies greater representation in the organisation with changes to members' voting powers in September.
IMF's Rato says Japan's deflation almost over
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato said Thursday 3 August that "deflation has, by most measures, ended" in Japan.
Comment: What can we expect from Singapore
As the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Singapore approach, expectations are high for reform, particularly within the Fund. Top of the agenda will be how to make sense of the new multilateral surveillance role outlined at the spring…
Rato on the IMF's commitment to low-income states
In the speech 'Renewing the IMF's commitment to low-income countries' given on 31 July Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said donors should offer developing countries alternative sources of financing rather than just telling them to avoid debt.
IMF paper on inflation forecasting
The IMF Working Paper "The role of seasonality and monetary policy in inflation forecasting" suggests a new econometric approach for jointly determining inflation forecasts and monetary policy stances, particularly where seasonal fluctuations of economic…
Comment: Developments in July
Here is a quick look back at development affecting central bank in month of July.
IMF to appoint Jonathan Palmer to new CIO role
Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced Wednesday 26 July his intention to appoint Jonathan Palmer as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the IMF and Associate Director of the Fund's Technology and General…
Cen bank reserve shifts not all that meets the eye
This article published Thursday 27 July by Reuters says a close look at IMF reserve data, and the dollar's moves in recent years, suggests central banks may not be undertaking conventional reserve diversification.
Report says US offers China IMF role deal
The US is quietly offering the prospect that it will help China secure more power in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if Beijing lets the yuan appreciate further against the dollar, the Wall Street Journal reported.
IMF warns Poland over super-regulator
The International Monetary Fund has warned Poland that plans for a unified financial services supervisory agency could expose the system to political interference, the Financial Times reported.
IMF paper on global imbalances
The International Monetary Fund Working Paper "How Might a Disorderly Resolution of Global Imbalances Affect Global Wealth?" describes the impact on global wealth of an unanticipated shock to U.S. financial markets.
IMF paper on the 2003-05 oil shock
The IMF Working Paper "Weathering the Storm So Far: The Impact of the 2003-05 Oil Shock on Low-Income Countries" examines the impact of the 2003-05 oil price increase on the balance of payments positions and IMF financing needs of low-income country oil…
Dodge on policies for today's global economy
In the speech 'The right policies for today's global economy' given on 19 July David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said the IMF must adjust its quota system with ``urgency'' to give China and other countries more say and help resolve global imbalances.
IMF paper on policy lessons from Latin America
The IMF Working Paper "Macroeconomic volatility: The policy lessons from Latin America" traces how the history of macroeconomic volatility and financial crisis over the past century has adversely impacted on growth and other development indicators.
US says IMF gold revaluation not an option
U.S. Treasury Under Secretary Tim Adams said on Monday 17 July that it would not be appropriate for International Monetary Fund gold reserves to be revalued to support its financing to make up for reduced demand for emergency loans.
Comment: More pounds in their pockets
According to the most recent IMF data on reserve holdings, the pound sterling has surpassed the yen as the third most popular reserve currency. A number of factors could see the pound's popularity increase further.
IMF's Kato on adapting to new global realities
In the speech 'Adapting to new global realities' given on 13 July Takatoshi Kato of the IMF said the Fund is studying a possible change in its voting structure to reflect the increasing weight of emerging market economies.