Housing markets
Bank of Canada holds rates steady
Macklem says it’s clear the stance of policy is restricting inflationary pressures
Foreign real estate investment increases employment – research
The authors found the properties are often left empty, but drive up home values and employment
UK inflation falls more than BoE had expected
Housing prices fall year on year for first time since 2012, while energy prices also decline
PBoC increases liquidity as China acts on local debt
Central bank may cut lenders’ reserve requirement ratio soon, analysts say
Svensson says house price metrics ‘unreliable and misleading’
Former Riksbank deputy governor says authorities are misjudging risks
Fed’s Cook is concerned about non-banks and real estate prices
Hedge funds could rapidly pull out of Treasury cash futures market
Bank of England holds rates in second split decision
UK faces two years of above-target inflation and near-zero growth, forecasts the BoE
China vows long-term strategy to resolve local debt risks
Officials stress need to strengthen Communist party control over China’s financial sector
Court grants Evergrande five more weeks to avert liquidation
Hong Kong court gives Chinese developer until December 4 to revise restructuring plan
Remittances to Mexico reach record high, says Dallas Fed
Researchers say strong US construction sector fuels funds transfers
Bank of Canada holds policy rate again at 5%
Central bank suggesting rates will stay high as inflation remains strong
Default fears loom over Country Garden
The Chinese developer reportedly missed a final deadline to repay $15.4 million in interest
PBoC asks banks to roll over local government debt
Major lenders reportedly told to extend loans to local government financing vehicles at lower rates
How did Minneapolis become the first US city with 2% inflation?
Experts from the Minneapolis city government and Federal Reserve Bank stress housing options
China SWF buying bank shares on Shanghai exchange
Central Huijin was created in 2003 to address domestic banking crisis
BoE to conduct ‘desk-based stress test’ for 2024
Financial policy committee warns of some risks in UK corporate and household finance
Iceland holds rates for first time in over two years
Inflation is rising, but MPC holds until new forecast comes in
Chinese developer says regulators’ conditions prevent new debt issue
Pressure grows on Evergrande to restructure estimated $328 billion debt amid property sector crisis
Canadian official says mortgage rates not big cause of inflation
Kozicki says taking home loans out would make small dent in core reading
Chinese police detain financial firm’s staff
Move came after property giant Evergrande’s financial arm missed payments for investment products
PBoC cuts reserve requirement ratio but holds policy rate
Data shows some improvement in demand but continuing property sector problems
Helder Lopes becomes Timor-Leste central bank governor
Country faces bank lending challenges due to limited land registry
Israel holds rate, but signals more hikes still possible
Yaron denies report he will not seek new term
China to ease mortgage rules and cut banks’ FX reserve ratio
Moves come on top of authorities’ recent support measures for property sector and stock market