Research
Populism challenges central banking independence, Bruegel says
Brussels-based think-tank gathers various works on the matter; overdue debates on inflation targeting could open
Stock imbalances can stabilise or destabilise – BIS paper
Asymmetry implies burden of adjustment tends to fall on deficit countries
RBI paper finds complexity in exchange rate pass-through
Authors argue the standard view of exchange rates having a “linear and symmetric” impact on prices is flawed
BIS research finds ‘scant evidence’ of shift away from cash
Rise of electronic payments is not reflected in falling demand for cash
ECB’s open market operations often raise banks’ liquidity – paper
Asset “haircuts” imposed by ECB often smaller than those in repo markets – researchers
BoE not to blame for gold standard-era crises in US – paper
Bank of England’s rate decisions between 1884 and 1913 were not responsible for “causing or aggravating” crises in the US, author finds
MMFs lower risky investments in low-rate environment – paper
After a 1% rate cut, money market funds decrease risky investments by 25 percentage points
Richmond Fed economists weigh idea to prevent bank runs
“Priority” bank accounts could force customers to reveal whether a run is developing
Paper warns emerging markets of pitfalls of credit easing
While the effects of credit easing are benign for advanced economies, developing and emerging countries may experience macroeconomic repercussions
RBNZ paper investigates weaker pass-through since 2008
Banks’ use of more stable funding sources seems to have weakened the effect of policy rate changes since 2008
Yield curve inversion still tends to signal trouble ahead – Fed economists
The term spread has a “strikingly accurate record” for forecasting recessions, and this time looks to be no different, say researchers
Divestments based on ethical grounds reduce returns of Norway’s fund
The exclusions trimmed cumulative returns on the equity index by 3.3% since 2004
IMF paper looks at how inflation anchoring affects growth
Authors examine whether low inflation and anchoring inflation are positive for growth
NY Fed paper studies when government should issue safe assets
Model implies only under certain situations should the government issue new debt; changing inflation target might be superior
ECB policy statements have moved inflation expectations – Italian paper
Researchers look at impact of ECB’s recent monetary policy statements on financial markets
Tighter policy policy may increase financial instability, researcher says
Higher rates may pressure banks’ balance sheets and increase assets held by money market funds, says paper published by San Francisco Fed
ECB paper models impact of monetary policy announcements
Model tries to “disentangle” impact of two kinds of information
Italian paper looks at eurozone firms' capital costs
Fall in borrowing costs in periphery due to balance sheet improvements, researchers find
Sovereign debt more ‘enforceable’ – ECB paper
Results show creditors have used courts to “pressure” foreign governments, resulting in restricted access to capital markets
High corporate debt harms Italy’s productivity, IMF research says
Policymakers should look at discouraging structural corporate debt, researchers say
‘Job polarisation’ drives US men out of labour markets – Kansas City Fed paper
Technological change and globalisation reduce demand for skills of young and unskilled men
Global uncertainty increases financial interconnections – paper
Researchers use a network approach to evaluate financial interconnectedness
Researchers develop new index to measure geopolitical risk
Heightened threats slow growth and equities returns in advanced economies, paper finds
IMF stresses communication’s role in fostering stability
Neglecting its importance can lead to adverse reactions, such as misinterpretation of policies