Inflation
The Fed’s trade policy dilemma
FOMC should loosen, but members must speak out more forcefully against tariffs, writes Barry Eichengreen
Bundesbank sees risk of recession in Q3
Economic report paints bleak picture as eurozone inflation continues slide
Mark Carney on joined-up policy-making, forward guidance and Brexit
BoE governor rules out negative rates and change to inflation targets, offers update on too-big-to-fail and use of CCyBs, highlights challenges of an asymmetric monetary system, hits out at cumbersome payments and warns Facebook’s libra cannot ‘learn as…
Mexico cuts rates for first time in five years
Economy has had weakest first-half growth in six years, Dallas Fed reports
BoE under pressure with July inflation release
Bank of England must deal with recent fall in GDP and Brexit uncertainty
Argentine central bank tries to halt peso’s slide
Peso falls after primary election results come as blow for President Macri
Sterling’s fall boosted UK inflation - San Fran Fed paper
Prices of tradeable goods rose significantly more than non-tradable goods, researchers find
IMF warns Zambia over risks
Country must act fast over rising debt to prevent “disorderly” fiscal adjustment, IMF board says
Erdoğan sidelines senior central bank officials
Move follows dismissal of governor Murat Çetinkaya in July
Shekel’s strength clouds Bank of Israel’s inflation outlook
Economists ponder whether central bank actions contribute to lower prices and what priorities it should consider in the near future
Serbia cuts rates to record low due to falling inflation
Executive board highlights slowdown in global trade, growth and looser policies in major economies
Mauritius cuts rates to record low
Central bank cites China-US trade war, Brexit and falling inflation
Philippines cuts key rates and hints at more easing
BSP governor indicates more easing likely this year as inflation stays under control; RRR cuts also possible
Thailand unexpectedly cuts rates
Bank of Thailand delivers surprise 25bp cut; move follows PBoC allowing RMB to fall through seven to the US dollar
RBI implements fourth rate cut of the year
Central bank reduces interest rates by 35bp to 5.4%, as it lowers growth forecasts
RBNZ surprises markets with 50bp rate cut
New Zealand central bank reduces interest rates to record-low of 1% on weaker growth projections
Zimbabwe holds first treasury bill auction in seven years
But finance minister says inflation figures will not be published until next year
RBA lowers growth and inflation forecasts
Australian governor says central bank is ready to cut rates further from record-low 1%
PBoC is navigating into uncharted waters on RMB
Beijing and its central bank need to think carefully and act responsibly as the renminbi is steered into uncharted waters
Jordan cuts rates for first time in four years
Central bank stresses country’s struggle with low inflation
Mexican president pressures central bank to focus on growth
Bank of Mexico should cut interest rates “to kickstart the economy”, says Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Dominican Republic’s central bank cuts rates again
Caribbean nation’s central bank cuts rates as inflation continues to fall well below target range
Brazil’s central bank cuts rates to lowest level on record
MPC cites “benign” global outlook and low inflationary pressures, but calls for more reforms
Fed cuts rates and halts balance sheet reduction
Decision sees hawkish dissents from Kansas and Boston Fed presidents Esther George and Eric Rosengren