Inflation
Serbia vows to ‘prevent unjustified pressure’ on FX market
Central bank says it will fight for stability as crisis prompts citizens to swap dinars for euros
Chile lowers rates by 25bp to 4.5%
Central bank makes second cut of 2025 as inflation nears 3% target
Argentina to reform exchange rate regime and buy more FX
From January, currency band will widen by an amount equivalent to monthly inflation rate
Richard Doornbosch on central banking in a tempestuous climate
The president of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten speaks to Christopher Jeffery about addressing legacy financial scandals, transition to a Caribbean guilder, tapping gold holdings and managing a currency peg at a time of US policy uncertainty
Time to make doves cry
Jagjit Chadha warns of the perils of discretion as UK inflation is not securely converging on the target
Water scarcity threatens economies, IMF and BIS warn
Studies say impacts on growth, inflation, fiscal policy and balance of payments are likely to worsen
Ueda may feel he is behind the curve – ex-BoJ official
Hayakawa points to inflation risks from high public spending and predicts up to four more hikes by 2027
Swiss central bank keeps rates at zero
SNB says developments in global economy still pose ‘main risk’ to domestic economic outlook
Fed cuts by 25bp amid another three-way split on FOMC
Miran votes for deeper cut, and Goolsbee and Schmid opt to hold, as experts point to stagflation risks
Canada holds rates as concerns over investor confidence remain
Governor says country is undergoing difficult structural change
US inflation expectations hold steady in November – NY Fed
Latest survey shows increasing concerns over medical costs and financial welfare more generally
Australia holds, flags possible rate hikes next year
RBA keeps policy steady amid heightened inflation while governor says no cuts for foreseeable future
Eurozone bank uncompetitiveness a ‘myth’ – Schnabel
Regulations have made lenders better, says ECB board member
12 angry members: why dissent is growing on the FOMC
Hardening views on wisdom of further cuts mean committee’s next meeting is unlikely to be harmonious
Saudi fund leaves $3bn in Pakistan’s central bank for another year
Deposit accounts for around a fifth of SBP’s dollar reserves
RBNZ’s Breman to discuss greater transparency with MPC
New governor says she will raise issue of attributing votes on rate decisions to individual policy-makers
BoJ board member says rate hikes should continue
Noguchi calls for cautious approach to ensure inflation target is met
Argentina and the fear of floating
Economists believe the country’s authorities must fully liberalise the peso before it is too late
RBNZ’s 25bp cut marks end of easing cycle, say economists
Bank says economic activity picked up after policy fell to lowest point in more than three years
Market interaction key to effective FX interventions – panel
Central bankers from the Americas say data and communication help to reduce volatility
Nigeria holds rates at 27% despite easing inflation
Governor says exit from FATF grey list and outlook upgrade will boost capital inflows
South Africa cuts by 25bp, citing lower prices ahead
Sarb brings policy rate to 6.75% in first decision since government lowered inflation target
BoJ governor reaffirms preference for rate hikes
Ueda says policy normalisation should continue amid near-zero output gap and tight labour conditions
Experts see Japan’s PM having limited impact on BoJ independence
Takaichi’s hints on policy direction have precedent in Abenomics, former bank officials say