Exports
Exporting raises firm productivity: Bank of Israel paper
Bank of Israel study shows that exporting firms in Israel are on average more productive than non-exporters
Swiss franc declines as SNB eases policy rate
Swiss National Bank moves to stem strengthening of the Swiss franc by easing monetary policy; franc falls 1.97% against the euro following decision
IMF paper highlights procyclicality of government spending
Fund study finds evidence of procyclicality in government spending in commodity-exporting countries
BoJ - Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments (May 2011)
Bank of Japan Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments says strong downward pressures in production continued to be felt in aftermath of Tohoku earthquake
Bheenick wards off pressure to intervene in foreign currency markets
Bank of Mauritius governor Rundheersing Bheenick says central bank will not intervene in markets to artificially depreciate rupee
RBA minutes: impact of Japan quake on exports temporary
Minutes from Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy meeting show disruption in exports to Japan expected to be temporary
BoJ - Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments (April 2011)
The Bank of Japan’s April 2011 Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments finds evidence of a sharp slowdown in production following Tohoku earthquake
Renminbi revaluation effects on India: RBI paper
Reserve Bank of India study says revaluation of renminbi will impact India’s exports sector
Canada’s Boivin on global competitiveness
Bank of Canada deputy governor Jean Boivin urges Canada’s exporters to regain global competitiveness
BoE on China’s growth path
Bank of England study says China may prefer a slower path of adjustment than deficit countries to rebalance global economy
Reserve Bank of Australia – Bulletin (March 2011)
Reserve Bank of Australia paper says growth in Australia’s resource sector reflected a sharp rise in global commodity prices
RBA’s Lowe on policy implications of Australia’s higher terms of trade
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Philip Lowe warns against changing the structure of the economy to reflect rise in terms of trade
Central Bank of Chile paper on non-copper export growth
Central Bank of Chile study examines performance of Chilean non-copper exports in last two decades
Reserve Bank of India Bulletin (February 2011)
Reserve Bank of India monthly bulletin says current account deficit widened in third quarter of 2010 due to decline in terms of trade
Bank of Canada paper on exposure of foreign shocks
Bank of Canada study examines Canadian economy’s exposure to global economic developments
Bank of Canada – Monetary Policy Report (January 2011)
Bank of Canada January Monetary Policy Report expects export-led recovery to gain momentum in 2011
Turkey’s Yilmaz says lost output recovered
Central Bank of Turkey governor Durmuş Yilmaz says growth in Turkey has returned to pre-crisis levels but weak exports continue to limit production
Financial crises hit imports hardest: IMF research
Fund study shows financial crises are associated with large and persistent losses in imports while exports are not adversely affected
BoE: Agents’ summary of business conditions (December 2010)
Bank survey shows strong export growth, rise in manufacturing and services activity; weak housing market, tough credit conditions for small firms
SNB’s Hildebrand on Swiss exports market
Swiss National Bank governing board chairman Philipp Hildebrand says Switzerland’s export market is picking up despite stronger swiss franc
BoJ’s Noda: Japanese growth moderating
Bank of Japan policy board member Tadao Noda says Japan’s economy expected to moderate following weakness in exports
Japan’s recovery stalling: BoJ
Bank of Japan’s Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments November 2010 says Japanese recovery is losing momentum
BoJ minutes show divergence on risks
Minutes of Bank of Japan's September meeting show disagreement on risks to economy
National Bank of the Republic of Belarus – Annual Report (2009)
National Bank of the Republic of Belarus’ 2009 Annual Report shows worsening terms of trade