Inflation
Bank of Thailand voices concerns over baht appreciation
Thai central bank says it has cut supply of short-term bonds to curb hot money inflows
Senior Fed officials diverge on future rate policy
Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin not convinced inflation concerns warrant a cut
UK households may be too wary on inflation – BoE’s Tenreyro
External MPC member says low financial literacy may affect inflation perceptions
Bank of Canada holds rates despite stronger inflation
Central bank predicts higher growth in coming years but warns of possible trade conflict with US
Mexican peso falls on finance minister resignation
Crisis complicates inflation outlook and fuels fear of political interference in independent institutions
IMF to propose amendments to Pakistan central bank law
Changes will support efforts to reverse government debt trajectory, the fund says
Malaysian central bank holds rates
Policy stance remains accommodative as central bank forecasts rising inflation
Strong labour market complicates Fed outlook
Non-farm payrolls stronger than expected, focusing extra attention on Jerome Powell’s testimony this week
BIS papers weigh up ongoing risks to global stability
Papers from 2018 AGM include contributions from Forbes, Tucker, Gourinchas and Rey
Population ageing could reduce inflationary pressures – Bank of Spain deputy
Older populations in advanced economies likely to increase saving and reduce investment – Delgado
IMF gives Pakistan bailout, but demands central bank freedom
Imran Khan government must have flexible exchange rates and end monetary financing, IMF says
Riksbank shies away from global easing cycle
Swedish central bank maintains rate hike plans despite accommodative policy shift in Europe, US, Australia
RBA’s Lowe: global uncertainty clouding Australian outlook
Governor of RBA emphasises positives, but says global factors complicating prospects
RBA slashes rates to new record low
Australia’s back-to-back rate cut is first since 2012
‘Heterogeneous beliefs’ can improve models of inflation – BoE paper
Authors break down inflation expectations in search of additional forward-looking information
Energy prices drive inflation interdependence – research
Core inflation is much less co-ordinated across advanced economies, Bank of Spain paper finds
Bank of Mexico holds rates amid growth fears
“High degree” of uncertainty over inflation as trade tensions with US persist
Canada facing broad-based inflationary pressures, data suggests
Some analysts say immediate rate hikes unlikely despite price rises
Iceland cuts rates on weaker growth forecasts
A reduction in key tourism sector may be worse than previously thought
RBNZ keeps rates unchanged but signals future cuts
New Zealand central bank thinks lower rates may be needed due to weak global and local growth
Could the Fed cut short its balance sheet plans?
Fed watchers weigh in on possible balance sheet moves in July meeting
Zimbabwe’s move to ‘mono-currency’ regime triggers sharp rate hike
Central bank hikes overnight rate by 35 percentage points as local currency becomes sole legal tender
Senior Fed officials weigh in on potential rate cut
Bullard, Brainard, Clarida and Kashkari highlight strengthened case for cuts, while Kaplan warns on financial stability implications
Australian central bank may cut rates again – governor
Looser policy may be needed to lower unemployment and boost income, Philip Lowe says