Inflation
Machine learning can improve inflation forecasts – IMF paper
Model for Japan is “easily interpretable” and overcomes some drawbacks of standard models
Bank of Mexico cuts rates by 25bp amid slowing inflation
Doveish tone signals further easing to come, say analysts
BoE’s Greene strikes cautious note on consumption
Monetary policy committee member says UK consumption has been weak, but risks are to the upside
Central Bank of Brazil warns against lavish fiscal spending
Policy committee says unsustainable public debt would make it harder to control inflation
Reserve Bank of Australia holds policy rate
Policy-makers say cut is unlikely in near term while government’s plan to overhaul central bank sours
China announces 10bp cut in short-term interest rate
Decision comes days after central bank left benchmark rates unchanged
Philippines central bank cuts reserve requirement ratios
Move follows rate cut in August
PBoC keeps benchmark rates unchanged
Bank holds one- and five-year loan prime rates, despite weak economic data
Bank of Japan holds policy rate
Decision comes as core inflation accelerates for fourth consecutive month
Norges Bank holds rates and hints at easing path in 2025
Central bank says core inflation of more than 3% precludes cuts this year
Brazil raises policy rate by 25bp in unanimous decision
Central bank defies global easing cycle as domestic inflation remains above target
Hong Kong raises rate and Taiwan holds
Decisions come a day after Fed’s 50bp rate cut
FOMC initiates rate cutting with 50bp reduction
Experts say Fed’s credibility is not on the line, but Powell remains under significant pressure
Bank Indonesia announces surprising rate cut
Central bank aiming to boost growth amid stable inflation and global easing cycle
Rise in UK services inflation curbs bets on BoE rate cut
CPI flat overall, but economists say uptick in core and services numbers likely to make policy-makers pause
BoT governor calls for new growth model for Thailand
Sethaput advocates stronger focus on local development and quality of life
Alpana Killawala on communications under six governors at the RBI
The former RBI comms chief speaks about the importance of strategic communications, courting the media, open mouth operations and altering a governor’s ‘rock star’ image
Serbia follows ECB with 25bp rates cut
Central bank cites slowing domestic and global inflationary trends for its decision
Russia hikes rates by 100bp
Central bank says growth in demand for goods and services still “significantly outstrips” supply
Peru cuts rates by 25bp for second successive month
Policy rates among lowest in Latin America amid cooling domestic inflation
Japan should gradually raise rates to around 1% – BoJ’s Tamura
Board member considers this to be country’s neutral interest rate
Inflation rises in Egypt
Official figures published after central bank held rates in response to previous decline in inflation
Costa: communication was key during high inflation period
Chile’s central bank governor says explaining price rises to public brought new challenges
FOMC members signal rate cut
Waller, Bostic, Daly, Schmid, Goolsbee and Williams speak towards balancing both sides of dual mandate