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BoE warns Brexit uncertainties have ‘intensified’ as rates stay on hold
Brexit “weighing” on UK markets; committee votes unanimously to keep rates on hold
Fed goes ahead with fourth hike of 2018
Policy-makers vote for hike despite volatility, but dovish language suggests growing caution
Bank of Thailand increases rates for first time since 2011
Monetary policy committee lifts main policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.75%
Brazil to provide more information on policy decisions from 2019
Central bank holds key Selic rate at 6.5% on volatile financial markets and stable inflation
Five central banks and supervisors join environmental group
Network for Greening the Financial System aims to help meet Paris agreement goals
Philippines central bank rewarded for aggressive policy action
Soaring inflation slows amid aggressive rate hikes and easing oil prices
RBNZ launches climate change strategy
New Zealand joins international group of central banks aiming to meet Paris agreement goals
Iceland keeps rates unchanged despite above-target inflation
Rate-setters see higher inflation expectations as a short-term phenomenon
Tunisia keeps rates unchanged on stable inflation
External imbalances remain the main challenge for the North African economy
Kuroda defends BoJ’s asset purchases
Central bank could face problems when it unloads ETFs, former senior official warns
People: Kenyan and Samoan governors named to UN digital task force
Kenya’s Njoroge and Samoa’s Ainuu-Enari to investigate digital impact on financial inclusion
Bahrain launches new repo instrument to foster interbank lending
Move comes after IMF directors back government’s attempt to diversify oil-based economy
Brazil’s inflation fell below target in November
Decline comes despite recent fall in currency’s value and turmoil over fuel prices
Yuan swap deal with Argentina boosts China’s presence in Latin America
Agreement expands existing line by 60 billion yuan to 130 billion
Bank of Canada points to trade tensions as it leaves rates unchanged
Above-target inflation in October is expected to fall in coming months
Indian economy still strong despite financial troubles – RBI
Rapid credit growth continues despite need for ongoing liquidity support for non-banks
Riksbank’s Jansson says he favours higher inflation target
Swedish deputy governor reflects on monetary policy options to deal with next crisis
Italian crisis and trade tensions are raising eurozone risk – ECB
Emerging market stress and fears of protectionism may drag down global growth, ECB says
Markets may have misread Powell speech, analysts say
Trump intensifies criticism, but Fed likely to continue raising rates
Fed vice-chair calls for gradual normalisation
Inflation expectations may be lower than 2% target, says the Fed’s vice-chair
Sponsored interview: Henri Fouda, Wellington Management
Central Banking met with Henri Fouda, portfolio manager at Wellington Management at the National Asset-Liability Management Africa 2018 conference to discuss the current outlook for fixed income investment on a global and regional basis. Fouda shares his…
US inflation likely to fall below target – San Francisco Fed
Factors unrelated to economic cycle have increased their contribution to price increases in 2018
Bank of Israel launches surprise rate hike
Interim governor oversees first rate hike since 2011
Bank of Canada steps up financial stability research efforts
Economy faces risks from in-household debt, housing and cyber attacks, senior policy adviser says