Inflation
Lower inflation gives Manila scope to cut
Inflation in the Philippines fell by almost two percentage points, affording the central bank the opportunity to consider cutting rates further.
Chilean paper on inflation persistence
This paper measures persistence of inflation in Chile and finds that it has increased sharply in recent years.
How high is inflation? Depends how you ask
Seemingly small differences in how inflation is referred to in a survey can lead respondents to consider significantly different price concepts, says a paper from the New York Federal Reserve.
Indian inflation plummets as fuel prices drop
India's key inflation measure has dipped by more than a percentage point over the course of a week.
A new model for long-run risks
A paper from the Kansas City Federal Reserve devises a model long-run risks model where inflation risks and volatilities are in line with survey data.
Britons lower inflation expectations
The British public significantly lowered its inflation expectations, the latest Inflation Attitudes Survey from the Bank of England reveals.
Mexican price spike compounds rate dilemma
Inflation jumped almost half a point in November to more than twice the Bank of Mexico's target adding to policymakers' woes ahead of the next rate decision slated for mid-January.
What makes for financial competitiveness?
Price competitiveness, stable inflation rates and registered patents have a positive impact on an index of financial competitiveness, calculated in research from the Bundesbank.
Co-movements highlight policy stance
Low-frequency co-movements between inflation and money growth, and short-term interest rates and money growth shed light on a central bank's monetary policy stance, states a paper from the Bank of England.
Commodity price rises don't spur core inflation
Spikes in commodity prices have tended to have a muted impact on core inflation in recent years, a paper published in the latest of the Bank for International Settlements' Quarterly Review has found.
Forum: Tackling asset-price bubbles
Central Banking asked a select panel of former central bankers and advisors if the current crisis calls for a reevaluation of the policy response to asset prices
Interview: Masaaki Shirakawa
The governor of the Bank of Japan speaks to Robert Pringle about the lessons from Toyko’s fight against deflation to policymakers around the world today
Don't forget inflation - Richmond's Lacker
Federal Reserves monetary policy needs to remain consistent and not allow inflation to accelerate over the business cycle, said Jeffrey Lacker, the president of the Richmond Federal Reserve.
Central Bank of Kenya - Annual Report 2007/ 08
The Kenyan economy suffered major setbacks and inflationary pressures following the December 2007 election crisis, notes the latest Annual Report of the Central Bank of Kenya.
Kenya cuts despite inflation's persistence
The Central Bank of Kenya cut its key rate to 8.5% and its cash reserve requirement by a full percentage point on signs of a slowdown on Monday but warned inflation remained a concern.
Commodities have small impact on US inflation
The effects of crop and energy price movements on US inflation are smaller than commonly thought, finds a new paper from the New York Federal Reserve.
Rates should respond to asset prices: Buba
Monetary policy has to take asset price developments into account, finds a new paper from the Bundesbank.
Turkey justifies November cut
The Central Bank of Turkey's rate-setting committee opted to cut rates earlier this month on signs inflation would fall more rapidly than expected, the minutes of the meeting reveal.
Euro prices, jobs plunge, paving way for big cut
The chances of the European Central Bank's Governing Council making their biggest-ever cut next week rose on Friday after inflation plummeted to just above the central bank's target and unemployment rose.
BoE's Gieve: further reductions required
Further reductions in bank rate may be necessary, said Sir John Gieve, the deputy governor responsible for financial stability at the Bank of England.
Turkey changes tack and cuts rates
The Central Bank of Turkey has shifted its monetary policy stance and cut rates on signs of slowing growth and below-target inflation in the years to come.
Bank's Besley: inflation below target in 2009
Inflation is likely to fall below target next year despite the upward pressure on inflation from the weakening pound, said Timothy Besley, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.
British inflation dips by record amount
British annual inflation fell to 4.5% in October, down from 5.2% the previous month, on the back of the slump in oil prices. The 0.7 percentage point slide is the biggest since January 1997, when official records began, and since April 1992 based on…
CNB's Singer: inflation to dip in 2009
Headline inflation is expected to drop below the current 3% inflation target in 2009 and to hit the new target of 2%, set for 2010, at the end of next year, said Miroslav Singer, a vice governor of the Czech National Bank.