Growth
Tough policy choices ahead for Australia: RBA’s Battellino
Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Ric Battellino says higher inflation and lower-than-expected growth will make monetary policy more challenging
Financing constraints reduces productivity growth: IMF paper
Fund study finds tighter credit conditions have a negative effect on factor productivity
BoE - Agents' Summary of Business Conditions (August 2011)
Bank of England’s August 2011 Agents' Summary of Business Conditions reports continued weakness in consumer spending
BoE offers gloomy UK growth outlook
Bank of England revises downward gross domestic product forecast for 2011 to 2% after “sluggish growth” outlook; governor Mervyn King says future commitment to low interest rates is not an option
Chinese inflation hits new high
The National Bureau of Statistics says consumer price inflation in China rose to 6.5% in July, its highest level since June 2008
Federal Reserve – Beige Book (July 2011)
Federal Reserve July Beige Book shows United States experienced slowdown in economic activity on east coast
Lagarde sets out ‘four-C’ plan to keep IMF relevant
Christine Lagarde says IMF must focus on clients and connections, be comprehensive and credible; reform of voting system is a top priority
RBA’s Stevens on need for productivity-driven growth
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens says Australia should capitalise on its good terms of trade and boost productivity growth
Bank of Canada – Monetary Policy Report (July 2011)
Bank of Canada July 2011 Monetary Policy Report shows economy set to continue expansion despite slowdown in demand
Global outlook has deteriorated: Sarb’s Marcus
South African Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus pins gloomy global economic outlook on events in Europe and United States
Bank of Albania – Annual Report (2010)
Bank of Albania 2010 Annual Report shows economic activity in Albania was positive despite external shocks to economy
BoJ minutes highlight concerns over shortage in nuclear energy
Bank of Japan minutes warn delay in resumption of nuclear energy plants may require more 'conservative' growth forecast
Sarb - Annual Economic Report (2011)
South African Reserve Bank 2011 Annual Economic Report shows economic recovery in South Africa continued to gain momentum in 2010 and early 2011
Central Bank of Chile – Financial Stability Report (June 2011)
Central Bank of Chile June Financial Stability report identifies vulnerabilities in Chilean financial system
Japan's supply-side constraints easing: BoJ report
Bank of Japan July 2011 Regional Economic Report says economic growth in some areas of country are picking up
Luck factors in post-conflict recoveries: IMF paper
Fund study says luck plays a significant role in post-conflict recoveries of sub-Saharan African countries
Denmark’s Bernstein optimistic on consumption-led recovery
National Bank of Denmark governor Nils Bernstein says private sector savings will drive consumption and investment to more normal levels
Draghi encouraged by Baffi’s reign at central bank
Bank of Italy governor Mario Draghi draws on experiences of Italian central bank veteran Paolo Baffi
Beige Book signals slowdown in some districts
Federal Reserve reports deceleration in economic activity in four of 12 districts
Singapore experiences surge in growth
Monetary Authority of Singapore Recent Economic Developments report shows 22.5% pick-up in growth in first quarter of 2011.
ECB’s González-Páramo paints picture of post-crisis policy framework
European Central Bank executive board member José Manuel González-Páramo outlines new elements of the post-crisis financial system norms
Basel III bank capital rules may squeeze lending: IMF
Fund study finds evidence suggesting new Basel III framework will diminish the issuance of loans from banks
Bernanke urges government to promote R&D
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke says government can support research and development by fostering better climate for private investment
IMF makes strong call for strengthened policy response in Europe
International Monetary Fund wants stronger financial integration to bolster Europe’s recovery; comes as officials gather in Greece to see progress