Central Banking
BoE policy-makers face fallout from political chaos
November policy decision could be unveiled on an election day; new analysis by MPC members suggests worst economic impact yet to come
US senator calls for hearings on Fed’s role in 2020 elections
Republican accuses former NY Fed chair Dudley of trying “sabotage” Trump’s trade talks
BIS paper studies spread of global currency trading
Authors examine “patterns of diffusion” to understand rise of the renminbi
Israeli central bank faces hard choices, analysts say
MPC says Israeli currency’s strength is helping to keep inflation below target
Negative rates could lower inflation expectations – San Fran Fed paper
Japanese inflation expectations fell after BoJ introduced negative rates, researchers find
Norges Bank recommends allowing SWF investment in unlisted companies
Current regulation only allows investments in private firms that have expressed intention to go public
China changes mortgage rates anchor to curb housing risks
Home loan rates may be set higher to avoid real estate bubbles as central bank seeks lower rates for rest of the economy
Bank of Jamaica cuts rates
Move aims to keep inflation within its target band
Iceland cuts rates again
Decision follows rate reductions in May and June, placing key rate at 3.5%
Fed should scrap apolitical stance, urges former senior official
Dudley says Fed should set rates with Trump’s re-election chances in mind
BdF paper looks at FOMC hawks and doves
Predictions of rate-setters with hawkish reputations often biased towards higher inflation – researcher
Carstens warns of ‘serious consequences’ from retail CBDC
BIS chief envisages system with wholesale digital currency alongside private retail payment systems
Communication has to be two-way – ECB’s de Guindos
Communicating with markets influences behaviour, affecting signals received in return, says vice-president; ECB has created new survey of consumer expectations
Market competition fuels volatility in frail regulatory environments – Bank of Spain research
Increased instability associated with higher default rate triggers a 3.3% loss of output
Liberian central bank officials plead not guilty in court
Court sets very high bail level for senior officials as “fired” governor remains in office
RBI hands over chunk of its capital to government
Nearly $25 billion transferred to government as long-awaited Jalan report is submitted
Economists publish ‘crash course’ on euro crisis
Brunnermeier and Reis say framework is designed to help students grasp the macro-financial roots of recent crises
RBA open to unconventional policy measures – deputy governor Debelle
Quantitative easing may be on the cards if central bank cuts rates to 0.5%
Carney: digital currency could help fix global monetary system
A “synthetic hegemonic currency” could end the destabilising dominance of the dollar, BoE chief says
Powell treads cautious line in Jackson Hole remarks
Chairman gives few clues to future policy; Trump appears unimpressed with the address
ECB gives eurozone banks more time to deal with new NPLs
Leading European lawmaker welcomes relaxation in ECB’s provisioning requirements
Prices more responsive in longer buyer-seller relationships – NY Fed paper
Pass-through of exchange rate shocks could decrease during recession, research finds
No noticeable fund outflows amid protests – HKMA
Exchange Fund sufficient to back currency in case of capital outflows, HKMA says
Interbank rate uncertainty raises cost of credit – ECB paper
“Novel measure” helps authors judge effect of disruptions to interbank markets