Inflation
Trump tariffs could force Fed’s hand – IMF
US central bank could be forced to raise rates more quickly if tariffs force prices higher
US tariffs pose risk to Canada’s rate path – IMF
Bank of Canada should be prepared to cut rates if growth falters
IMF demands reinforced inflation targeting in Argentina
A new central bank charter should reinforce independence, fund says
Fed signals solid growth in report to Congress
FOMC members support gradual normalisation of monetary policy
BoJ looks set to cut its inflation forecast – again
There is no exit in sight for the Bank of Japan as inflation is likely to disappoint yet again, warns Sayuri Shirai
Protectionism triggers ‘rising level of concern’ in US – Powell
Fed chair thinks it is difficult to predict the effect of trade barriers on the economy
Bank of Canada hikes rate on solid growth
Tariffs on steel and aluminium expected to have modest effect on growth and inflation
High reserves and low yields force central banks to focus on returns – survey
Equities become more important in reserve portfolios, accounting for 90% of returns in 2017
Argentina tweaks monetary policy framework
Committee will now meet once a month and publish members’ votes
Extra inflation forecasts will boost transparency – Mexico’s Guzmán
Mexican deputy highlights importance of transparency in uncertain economic environment
Tunisia should focus monetary policy on tackling inflation – IMF
Fund completes third review of extended fund facility with North African country
Erdoğan set to wield greater power over Turkish economic policy
President has said central bank’s rate hikes have helped boost inflation
Danish governor reflects on central bank’s legacy at 200th anniversary
Fixed exchange rate adopted in 1982 was a turning point, Rohde says
Praet gives upbeat assessment of eurozone outlook
Strength of the eurozone economy gives “grounds to be confident” on inflation, chief economist says
Riksbank leaves rates unchanged at -0.5%
Growing dissent as two of six board members advocate tighter policy
Bank of Jamaica’s Wynter on the path to inflation targeting
Bank of Jamaica’s governor talks about revamping accountability, communications and operations as the central bank embraces inflation targeting
Alternatives to Japan’s 2% flexible inflation target
The Bank of Japan may review its policy framework, given its five-year failure to hit a 2% flexible inflation target
Policy normalisation puts EMs in ‘perilous’ situation – Mexico’s Calafell
Deputy governor says monetary policy may tighten faster than markets expect
BoE should not ‘dally’ with next monetary policy move – McCafferty
In his last scheduled speech, the MPC member says a delay could force the central bank into a more “aggressive tightening”
Bank of Mexico hikes rates amid fears of rising inflation risks
Uncertainty over Nafta negotiations clouds economic outlook, experts say
Swiss central bank keeps policy rates negative
SNB says it will intervene in foreign exchange markets “as necessary”
BoE’s chief economist joins minority in calling for rate rise
Monetary policy committee lowers threshold for reducing debt holdings
IMF says independent central bank is key to Argentine recovery
Argentine authorities agree to limit forex market interventions
Norges Bank says rate hike likely in September
Key policy remains at 0.5% as inflation rises below target since February 2017