Inflation targeting
Brazilian MPC holds key rate again
Central bank warns of “lingering uncertainty” over future fiscal policy
Book notes: The rise of central banks, by Leon Wansleben
The books is at its best when the author focusses on sociological angles related to central bank economics
BoG’s Addison: Ghana agrees to end monetary financing
Governor says MoU with finance ministry “has been finalised”, and the IMF deal will come by the end of May
New BoJ governor announces monetary policy review
Bank of Japan keeps ultra-loose policy unchanged at Ueda’s first policy meeting
Book notes: Money and the rule of law, by Peter Boettke, Alexander Salter and Daniel Smith
A largely US-focused book, which hankers for more robust rules for central banks but isn’t explicit as to what kind
BSP governor warns against cutting rates faster than the Fed
Medalla’s comment follows central bank’s recent move to support the peso
Chile governor warns committee against adding mandates
Debate over central bank role continues in Chile’s second attempt at new constitution
Monetary policy can matter in poor countries – IMF paper
Study suggests changes to money supply may have impact through exchange rate
Brazilian governor rejects senator’s rate cut ‘plea’
Campos Neto says he leads a “technical body that makes technical decisions”
Uruguay cuts rates citing ‘gradual decrease in inflation’
Country becomes second in Latin America to start unwinding rate rises
Kganyago calls for lower inflation target and tighter policy
Sarb governor urges reform of South Africa’s troubled transport and electricity sectors
Global economy will be ‘anaemic’ – IMF
Inflation falling, but central banks will only reach targets over 2024 and 2025
Monetary easing appropriate for now, says new BoJ governor
Academic Kazuo Ueda takes over from dovish Haruhiko Kuroda
Rates round-up: Mexico and Colombia slow tightening
Guatemala also tightens with 25bp hike; Chile and Dominican Republic continue pauses
Bank of Israel warns political turmoil could hit GDP
Central bank slows cycle with 25bp hike, raising key rate to 4.5%
IMF approves $15.6 billion for Ukraine
Fund calls wartime loan “unprecedented” and risky
Rates round-up: Kenya raises rates to highest since 2018
Sarb adds 50bp more as economy struggles; Zimbabwe cuts 1,000bp; Mozambique holds
Rates round-up: Ghana and Thailand tighten
Many central banks in Africa, Asia and Europe still raising rates, but Angola continues cuts
Norway and Iceland raise rates as inflation stays high
Iceland’s governor warns of wage-price spiral and says economy is overheating
Lifetime achievement: Stefan Ingves
Modest man from the Finnish ‘boonies’ has had a major impact on international central banking
Peru holds rates for second month
Governor says economic growth likely to underperform central bank’s estimates
Rates round-up: Australia signals more tightening to come
Guatemala and West African states increase rates, while Jamaica raises reserve requirement
Eurozone core inflation hits record 5.6%
Lagarde signals rate hikes may continue beyond March
Pakistan raises rates by 300bp as default risks rise
Authorities struggle to collect taxes and unlock IMF funds