Inflation
China's inflation rises steeply
China's inflation rose at the quickest rate for over 11 years after the worst blizzard in half a century disrupted the country's food supplies, paralysing transport and destroying crops.
Zimbabwean inflation hits fresh record
The official count of Zimbabwean inflation indicated that the rate of price growth more than doubled in December.
Eurozone growth falls, raises chances of Q2 cut
Chances of the European Central Bank (ECB) cutting rates later this year rose as data revealed the pace of growth slackened in the eurozone in the fourth quarter of last year.
ECB bulletin notes downside risks
The European Central Bank's latest Monthly Bulletin details the downside risks to eurozone growth fully confirmed earlier in February.
Riksbank surprises markets with rate hike
The Riksbank confounded expectations on Wednesday by hiking rates to 4.25%.
Old Lady stays cautious in latest Inflation Report
The Bank of England maintained its delicate balancing act between emphasising the upside risks to inflation and signalling that it still has room to cut rates in its latest Inflation Report, published Wednesday 13 February.
Philippines's Tetangco warns on inflation risks
Prospects of further rate cuts in the Philippines dimmed after Amando Tetangco, the governor of the central bank, highlighted risks to the inflation outlook.
ECB's Trichet reaffirms price stability commitment
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), explained the thinking behind the eurozone lender's recent policy decision and shift in stance.
UK inflation creeps higher
British CPI inflation edged further above the Bank of England's 2% target in January.
Chances of rate cut fall on UK inflation data
Further monetary loosening in Britain looked less likely after factory-gate inflation hit its highest level since 1991.
Further rate hikes to come, says RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia has signalled its intention to raise rates.
Cutting rates a mistake, says Israel's Fischer
Stanley Fischer, the governor of the Bank of Israel, has rebuffed calls to lower rates, saying inflation was too high to warrant a cut.
Estonia's Sutt optimistic on economy
It is a time for change and opportunity for the Estonian economy, said Andres Sutt, a deputy governor at the Bank of Estonia.
Chile holds rates at 6.25%
Concern regarding the global outlook has prompted the Central Bank of Chile to leave rates unchanged in spite of concern over inflation.
Fed's Yellen gloomy on inflation
Janet Yellen, the president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve, has expressed concern over recent developments in inflation in the United States.
BoE makes expected rate cut
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee cut rates to 5.25%, as widely expected.
Czech Republic raises rates as inflation surges
The Czech National Bank's rate-setting board voted to raise its benchmark rate to 3.75%.
Indonesia holds rates
Bank Indonesia's rate-setting board voted on Wednesday to leave rates at 8% in an attempt to bring inflation within the 4-6% range set for 2008.
Inflation differences bother Fed's Lacker
Jeff Lacker, the president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, said he was troubled by the lengthy divergence between overall and core inflation in the United States.
Australia raises rates to fresh high
The Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board voted to raise rates 25 basis points to 7%, their highest level in over 11 years.
Sri Lankan inflation set to fall - Cabraal
Inflation in the Sri Lankan economy is set to moderate in the second half of this year, Nivard Cabraal, the governor of the central bank said.
Romania raises rates by 100 basis points
The National Bank of Romania surprised markets on Monday by raising its benchmark rate a full percentage point to 9%.
Russia raises rates, ups reserve ratio
The Central Bank of Russia has hiked rates and its reserve ratio requirements in a bid to curb inflation.
Canada's inflation success down to more than luck
The price level in Canada has strayed little from the path implied by the 2% inflation target because expectations and interest rates are determined in a way that is consistent with price-level-path targeting, research published by the international…