United States
Fed assessing effects of community bank closures in rural areas – Quarles
Decline in community banks over last two decades concentrated in institutions with less than $100 million
Fed aims for real-time interbank settlement of faster payments
Brainard points to “growing gap” in US transaction capabilities
Fed could change capital rules for bigger banks – vice-chair Quarles
Deregulatory act had already softened regulations for banks with below $100 billion, up from $50 billion
Researchers explore impact of bank stress on the real economy
Large banks should be subject to more stringent requirements, authors say
Powell downgrades Phillips curve importance
Unemployment forecasts are not too good to be true, Fed chairman argues
Williams softens stance on neutral rate
“At times r-star has actually gotten too much attention”, says New York Fed president
Uncertainty over monetary policy is ‘recessionary’, researchers say
Forward guidance reduces uncertainty and supports the economy, paper finds
Nafta deal to reduce uncertainty in Canada and Mexico
Regional rate-setters have become increasingly concerned about effects of trade disruptions
Gita Gopinath named IMF chief economist
The Harvard academic is a specialist in international finance and an adviser to central banks
Barkin calls for education to improve labour participation
Addressing disparities is one of the best opportunities to ensure US growth, Barkin says
Fed raises interest rates
Inflation is running above target and the economy set for a strong third quarter
Booming US economy set against ‘fragile’ markets – BIS review
Fiscal stimulus on top of loose financial conditions in the US continues to pile pressure on emerging markets, the BIS warns in its latest quarterly review
People: NY Fed names new chief information officer
Pamela Chase Dyson to lead tech group; Richard Clarida sworn in; EBA appoints board member
New York Fed wraps up final sales of crisis portfolio
Maiden Lane vehicle created in wake of Bear Stearns bailout ultimately turns a profit
Trump nominates former Fed economist for board role
Nellie Liang’s nomination may help the Fed guard against potential future downturns
US growth remains solid in Q3 – Atlanta Fed
Real-time GDP estimation signals 4.4% growth in current quarter
Boston Fed economists call for monetary policy evaluations
Effective lower bound and reduced ability to stabilise the economy warrant a rethink of the monetary policy framework, economists say
US regulators offer supervisory relief in wake of hurricane Florence
Fed and state regulatory agencies will relax supervision so the banks can meet community needs
Mary Daly takes San Fran Fed presidency
Head of research succeeds John Williams as president of Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Yellen says Fed should begin forward guidance now
Action now could have equivalent impact to negative rates, says former Fed chair
A decade on: Lehman Brothers at the brink
On September 14, 2008, there remained hope that Lehman could be saved and a crisis averted. Events moved rapidly thereafter
Fed adviser sets out new equilibrium rate model
Long-term interest rates are more important for spending decisions, author claims
Atlanta Fed tackling commercial banking compliance
Article sheds light on Fed’s approach to supervising smaller institutions
Brainard sees room for continued tightening over next two years
But some economists expect growth to slow over the coming year