International Monetary Fund (IMF)
IMF paper tests conventional wisdom on economic and financial cycles
World cycles have not become stronger during globalisation period, researchers find
IMF economist: central banks may have misdiagnosed secular slowdown
Lower neutral rates may have been caused by central banks lowering rates, researcher says
IMF warns Ukraine to protect central bank independence
Governor calls for end to pressure on reformers as court reinstates senior official
Kristalina Georgieva confirmed as IMF managing director
World bank chief exec says boosting fund’s financial strength and tackling crisis risk are priorities
Floating exchange rates cut inflation in Caribbean – IMF paper
Survey finds greater financial openness in Caribbean countries is associated with lower inflation
IMF officials call for ‘far-sighted’ digital currency regulation
Stablecoins could put weaker currencies at risk and increase illicit activities, IMF officials warn
Argentina sharply raises key rate floor to tackle rising inflation
Political uncertainty has boosted inflation since mid-August
Brazil expected to cut rates to new record low
Below-target inflation gives central bank space to boost weak growth, analysts say
Trade uncertainty ‘surging’ in many countries, IMF warns
New IMF index tracks trade uncertainty across the globe
Georgieva emerges as sole contender for IMF top job
Bulgarian national set for managing director role as no challenger comes forward
IMF research flags urgent need for climate policy framework
Co-ordination of fiscal, financial and monetary instruments will be needed, say authors
IMF’s board of governors removes age limit for new managing director
Move could pave the way for the appointment of Europe’s nominee, Kristalina Georgieva
Lagarde tells lawmakers eurozone must reform
Candidate for ECB president hints at possible greater openness to civil society groups
Asset bubbles play role in macro-prudential policy – IMF research
Their size may determine optimal tax levels to address credit imbalances
Argentina reimposes currency controls as peso plummets
Authorities aim to stem depreciation of peso, which has fallen 23.9% against dollar since August 11
Argentina opens IMF talks as crisis deepens
Government extends debt maturity and pledges reserves will not be used to repay international investors
Egypt sharply cuts rates as inflation slides
Central bank resumes easing cycle, reducing rates by 150 basis points
Central banks face loss of independence – Central Banking survey
A new survey of Central Banking’s Editorial Advisory Board points to central banks facing existential challenges with little change in their frameworks or toolkits
IMF executives vote to clear way for Georgieva
Removing age limit would open path to IMF top job for current World Bank chief executive
Overcoming deflation: Japan’s experience and challenges ahead
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda explains how Japan’s long battle against deflation may offer insights for the future conduct of monetary policy at other central banks
Latin America’s escape from hyperinflation
Adoption of inflation targeting, flexible exchange rates and prudent fiscal policies in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru ended decades of runaway inflation
Argentine governor rules out defending peso ‘far from’ economic fundamentals
Sandleris reaffirms commitment to tight monetary policy to tame inflation
Market-based metrics are best signal for bank distress – IMF paper
Researcher finds vulnerabilities in large eurozone banks, while North America is least distressed region
IMF staff praise Dominican Republic’s central bank
Policy changes increased central bank’s credibility in anchoring inflation expectations, IMF staff say