Interest rates
Schnabel takes on Germany’s ‘false narratives’ on ECB policy
Criticism based on “half-truths” imperils trust in single monetary policy and “undermines European cohesion”
‘Intangibles’ may be adding to long-run rate decline – BoE’s Haskel
Economist says “tyranny of collateral” could be a problem for modern economies
Bulgaria: long live the currency board
Bulgaria should reject the euro and extend its currency board to cover bank deposits
How might Shelton and Waller reshape the Fed?
The Fed board nominees face Senate hearings later this week
BoE paper finds heterogeneous policy transmission to firms
Authors say financial frictions “crucial” to understanding monetary policy transmission
Dutch households sharply increased savings in 2019
Higher net incomes and the need to offset lower interest rates behind surge, says DNB
Brazilian MPC cuts policy rate to record low
Central bank forecasts inflation to stay within target range despite recent rises
RBI holds rates as MPC sees diverging inflation and growth
Policy-makers face challenge as inflation climbs and growth disappoints
Lifetime achievement award: Otmar Issing
The architect of the euro’s monetary operating framework is still playing an important role in shaping the debate on monetary policy
ECB officials lay out positions on future inflation target
Weidmann and de Cos set priorities as strategy review focuses on inflation measurement and target
Iceland resumes easing cycle on weaker growth forecasts
Central bank cuts key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%
Thailand cuts rates as coronavirus threatens growth prospects
Central bank lowers interest rates 25bp on concerns outbreak will hamper prices and tourist revenues; Asia-Pacific countries face strongest impact from the virus
Governor of the year: Mark Carney
Carney has played a vital role in managing Brexit risks while driving efforts towards climate, payments and dollar funding reform
Innovation in reserve management: BlackRock
The US asset manager has made great strides in its technology, research and advisory capabilities, allowing clients to implement ESG while preserving financial returns
Risk manager: Central Bank of Brazil
The G20 central bank has made important breakthroughs in applying ERM
Chilean central bank holds rates, citing uncertain outlook
Central bank warns of impact of fall in demand for Chile’s major export as mass protests continue
BoE holds rate at Carney’s last MPC meeting
Carney says he has “no regrets” on monetary policy as MPC cuts growth forecast
Fed leaves monetary stance unchanged but tweaks IOER
FOMC also announces updated plans on its balance sheet and repo market interventions
BoE’s close rate call: what to watch
Markets had priced in 50% chance of a cut, but several economists say easing looks unlikely
Lesotho cuts interest rates to 6.25%
Central bank reduces rates and lowers reserves target on back of weaker domestic outlook
Risky markets had a ‘spectacular’ 2019, IMF officials warn
Largest combined number of rate cuts since 2008 drove financial vulnerabilities, senior officials say
RBNZ supports plan for ‘fallback’ benchmark rate
New Zealand’s benchmark rate-setting body selects the central bank’s policy rate as fallback option
Central Bank of Kenya cuts rates again
Policy-makers look to offset fiscal tightening and push economy back to potential
Inside the 2020 FOMC
How might the dove-hawk balance shift with five fresh voters?