Inflation
As a population ages, impact of deflation worsens – BoJ study
Research says falling prices inflict greatest harm on young people
UK inflation could stay closer to 2% than forecast – BoE deputy
Dave Ramsden presents evidence that disinflation could continue its recent trend
Fifth review: done. How Ukraine set a record in passed IMF reviews
NBU governor Andriy Pyshnyy says unlocking funding has become a matter of survival for his country
Bank Indonesia holds rates as rupiah weakens
Bank says inflationary policies under Trump would boost dollar and lead to fewer Fed rate cuts
Central banks to maintain independence despite threats – panel
Top central bankers discuss Trump, AI and why they plan to ignore IMF on rate cuts
More volatility calls for greater agility – Schnabel
ECB official says new tools, including negative rates, may be needed in more disruptive age
US consumers predict growing pressure from inflation and debt
More respondents to NY Fed survey expect to miss payments and to face steeper price rises
Minneapolis Fed chief shares concerns about tit-for-tat tariffs
Kashkari points to heightened risk of inflation but insists US economy is “strong”
Covid stimulus did not trigger US inflation surge – NBER study
Working paper says QE and fiscal stimulus had minimal impact on price rises
Paper offers solution to EME monetary transmission puzzles
Price and exchange rate conundrums are interconnected, authors find
Fed makes post-presidential election rate cut
Chair Powell stresses Trump’s election as president will have no effect on policy in the near term and he has no plans to resign at Trump’s request
Bank of England cuts policy rate to 4.75%
Policy committee votes by 8–1 to reduce bank rate by 25bp
Brazil maintains tightening stance with 50bp hike
Policy committee cites strength of economy and external uncertainty as reasons for unanimous decision
What Goldman’s appeal victory means for Fed stress tests
Decision could embolden more banks to appeal, analysts say. But others believe result is one-off
Reserve Bank of Australia holds policy rate again
Central bank says underlying inflation remains “too high”
Argentina reduces policy rate for first time since May
Analyst says 500bp cut means country is unlikely to lift currency controls soon
Inflation in Turkey drops in October
However, pace of disinflation remains slow
Colombia cuts rates by 50bp in split decision
Recent constitutional reform bill could hurt fiscal sustainability, says central bank
BoJ holds policy rate
Central bank highlights need to monitor US economic developments and domestic data
Thai government and BoT agree to keep inflation target intact
Central bank and government reach price goal consensus despite a year of tensions
Governors weigh macroeconomic risks at G30 event
Officials from Netherlands, South Africa, BIS and more consider debt, inflation and climate change
Norges Bank governor explores monetary policy trade-offs
Demand channel requires greater unemployment than currency channel, Bache argues
Russia hikes rates by 200bp
Central bank is forced to update its outlook in face of soaring inflation