Inflation
Philippines cuts rates
The Central Bank of the Philippines surprised the markets on Thursday by deciding to lower its key policy rates by 25 basis points to 5.75%, for the overnight borrowing rate, and 7.75% for the overnight lending rate.
Turkish governor explains September rate cut
Durmus Yilmaz, the governor of the Central Bank of Turkey, on Friday explained why the central bank decided to make a surprise rate cut in September.
ECB holds rates, but "stands ready" for rise
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday decided to hold its benchmark rate at 4%.
Old Lady holds rates, relaxes reserve rules
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee on Thursday said it would keep its benchmark rate at 5.75%.
Gono blames business for "traumatic" conditions
Gideon Gono, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, hit back at claims that the publication of the central bank's mid-year report was delayed because of the woeful state of the country's economy.
Central Bank of Nicaragua - Annual Report 2006
Nicaragua's economy grew by 3.7% in 2006, despite the poor performance of the agriculture industry. Unemployment fell slightly from 5.6% in November 2005 to 5.2% a year later.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand - 06/07 Annual Report
Alan Bollard, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, said that, aside from price stability, the central bank had focused on foreign exchange, banking, financial systems, payment systems and currency.
A beginner's guide to the Phillips Curve
The Richmond branch of the Federal Reserve has published an introduction to the Phillips curve, a graph which underpins the relationship between unemployment and inflation.
Central Bank of Turkey - Annual Report 2006
The Central Bank of Turkey celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2006.
Policy works in spite of globalisation - Mishkin
Globalisation has the power to impact inflation but, in reality, it seems to have little effect, said Frederic Mishkin, a member of the board of the Federal Reserve.
Czech central bank holds rates
The Czech National Bank decided on Thursday to keep its benchmark interest rate at 3.25%.
Canada's rate path uncertain - Dodge
A rise in value of the Canadian dollar and mixed signals on inflation risks will present the Bank of Canada with some tough monetary policy decisions in the coming months, David Dodge, the governor of the central bank, said that on Tuesday.
Bank of Sudan - Annual Report 2006
The Sudanese economy had a strong year in 2006 as growth increased from 8.1% in 2005 to 9.3% and the inflation rate dropped, falling from 8.4% to 7.2%.
Poland and Romania hold rates
The central banks of Poland and Romania decided on Thursday to leave their benchmark rates unchanged at 4.75% and 7% respectively.
National Bank of Macedonia - Annual Report 2006
Petar Goshev, the governor of the National Bank of Macedonia, judged 2006 a successful year for the central bank.
Bank of Botswana - Annual Report 2006
Rising inflation was the biggest policy challenge the Bank of Botswana faced in 2006.
Sentance links UK inflation with global economy
The openness of the UK economy makes inflation vulnerable to global forces in the short term said Andrew Sentance, an external member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, on Monday.
Israel holds rates
The Bank of Israel decided on Monday to keep its interest rate at 4% as the strength of the shekel is counterbalancing rising prices and keeping inflation in check.
Mexico holds rates at 7.25%
The Bank of Mexico on Friday voted to keep its benchmark overnight lending rate at 7.25%.
Riksbank deputy notes lessons of last 40 years
Lars Svensson, a recently-appointed deputy governor at Sweden's Riksbank, offered a "selective, eclectic, and possibly controversial" collection of lessons learned about monetary policy since 1967.
Chile raises rate
The Central Bank of Chile decided on Thursday to raise its interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75%.
China raises rates again
The People's Bank of China decided on Friday to raise rates for the fifth time since March in order to curb rising inflation.
South African Reserve Bank - Annual Report 2006/07
Tito Mboweni, the governor of the South African Reserve Bank, noted the importance of transparency in his foreword to the central bank's latest annual report.
New Zealand holds rates
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand decided to keep its benchmark official cash rate (OCR) at 8.25% on Thursday.