Economics
Federal Reserve holds rates with three members dissenting
Hammack, Kashkari and Logan push for 25bp rise in what FOMC chair says was a collegial ‘family fight’
MAS tightens ‘very slightly’, saying it will cap inflation
Unexpected move marks central bank’s second consecutive tightening decision
Bank Indonesia governor resigns unexpectedly
Central bank cites personal reasons for Perry Warjiyo’s departure as independence concerns mount
Most Australians think higher rates cause inflation – RBA poll
Bank says widespread popular misconceptions illustrate need for improved communications
Closer PBoC-CBL ties reflect China’s strategic aims, says expert
Central Bank of Libya to enter China’s payment system and bond market
Institutionalising change: the challenge for Argentina
Martín Redrado sets out what is needed for a meaningful and resilient new ‘charter’ for the Central Bank of Argentina
Argentina should borrow from international markets – Obstfeld
Economist calls for transition to floating exchange rate with inflation targeting
Everything you always wanted to know about money (but were afraid to ask)
Rupal Patel and Jack Leslie, authors of ‘Money: the inside story’, speak about how central banks can improve their comms – and credibility – by tackling popular misconceptions about how finance works
BoE’s scenarios are best way forward, say ex-MPC members
Former UK policy-makers say forecasting approach is suited to today’s highly uncertain times
Serbia holds rates for 22nd consecutive month
Central bank says it is continuing to pursue cautious monetary policy
Rajan, King and Stein to head Warsh’s Fed task forces
Former governors among experts asked to help ‘advance the cause’ of US monetary policy
Silvana Tenreyro named as IMF chief economist
Former BoE policy-maker has research background in international economics
Supreme Court ruling does not end threats to Fed, say experts
Trump likely to continue pursuing Cook while seeking further influence over monetary policy
Investigation of Bangladesh Bank ex-governors continues
Anti-corruption watchdog reviews central bank documents amid probe into alleged misconduct
Mervyn King on his career and big ‘mistakes’
The former BoE governor speaks with Christopher Jeffery about the value of transparency, lessons from the GFC, the need to track broad money and tie short-term funding to haircut collateral, and danger presented by non-banks
Geopolitics is driving monetary policy – panel
ECB’s Vujčić points to impact of US equities, while BoE’s Taylor says uncertainty justifies rates hold
Thailand holds with an eye on GDP
BoT says impact of Iran war less severe than expected but growth still ‘low and uneven’
Santa Purgaile on staying agile and adaptable in supervision
The Latvian deputy governor speaks about AML/CFT progress, fintech developments and how small markets can thrive
‘Glory days’ of central banking may be behind us – Goodhart
Former BoE MPC member warns central banks will struggle to combat inflation given fiscal pressures
Philippines and Indonesia tighten by 25bp
BSP says inflation ‘strong’ as BI’s focus remains on rupiah
Barry Eichengreen on the evolution of the global monetary order
The US monetary expert speaks to Thomas Chow about similarities between the dollar and 18th century Dutch money and why Washington has bet on the ‘wrong horse’ with private stablecoins
Fed holds rates in first meeting under Kevin Warsh
FOMC drops easing bias and forward guidance, as chair announces taskforces to improve Fed operations
Jim Bullard on Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC and Fed independence
The Federal Reserve veteran speaks with Christopher Jeffery about Iran and the US economy, the ‘good' AI bubble, cutting the Fed’s balance sheet and staff, and the need to clarify swap rules and recapitalise the regional Feds
RBA holds policy and says inflation is ‘too high’
Australian governor hawkish amid concerns of embedded inflation expectations